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Episode Summary In this episode, Karl Bryan and Rode Dog are joined by guest Chutes as they dive deep into the realities of business coaching success, the psychology behind high-performing coaches, and practical frameworks for filling live events, recruiting talent, and building a business you could sell tomorrow (even if you never want to). The duo address why most business owners regret selling their businesses, how to break free from nervous system roadblocks, and the myths of retirement and "following your passion." Packed with street-level tactics and high-level mindset shifts, the episode is a must-listen for any coach wanting to elevate their impact—and their income. Key Topics Covered What Separates Struggling vs. Dominant Coaches Karl Bryan explains that action (not just planning) is what divides the mediocre from the masters 03:33. Struggling coaches obsess over lead generation; winners obsess over creating value, up-leveling their operating system, and honing a world-class deliverable 04:09. Why Most Exiting Owners Have Regret Karl Bryan shares the sobering stat: 73% of owners regret selling their businesses 07:27. The myth of the "big payday" vs. reality—a deal often means less cash, complicated earn-outs, and a shell of your former company 09:21. The right way to exit is building a sellable business, headhunting successors, and prioritizing tight contracts with expert legal help 12:01. Recruiting Top Talent in Any Industry For hard-to-hire trades, don't just post an ad—sell a vision, recruit from outside your market, and lead like a college football recruiter 16:01. The secret is to approach hiring as outreach, not just intake 13:16. Mastering Your Nervous System for Ultimate Performance The biggest blocks are psychological, not tactical—if you're stuck, look at your environment, self-connection, and relationships, not just your to-do list 18:29. Build meaningful connections, manage stress through self-awareness, and focus on root causes rather than just treating symptoms 19:43. The Real Meaning of Retirement & Passion Karl Bryan breaks down why "retirement" is often an illusion that leads to boredom, divorce, or addiction 28:14. Instead, shoot for "semi-retired for life"—keep a handful of clients you love and never truly stop delivering value 32:05. Don't chase passion blindly—excel at what you do, fall in love with service and progress, and your business will love you back 36:14. Karl's No-Excuses Blueprint to Filling an Event in Five Days Pick up the phone like your life depends on it, research new/local businesses, and genuinely care about the value you bring 43:34. Build high-energy connections, focus on helping vs. selling, and don't be afraid of rejection 46:05. Notable Quotes "Struggling coaches focus on what they earn. The best focus on what they learn." — Karl Bryan 06:52 "The magic is not in the plan. The magic is in the planning." — Karl Bryan 05:01 "High-end buyers buy on identity. Lower-end buyers buy off utility and desire." — Karl Bryan 05:53 "Healing your nervous system isn't about becoming someone new. It's becoming you again." — Karl Bryan 25:05 "'Do what you love' is overrated. It's 'love what you do' and master the process." — Karl Bryan 38:42 "Progress equals happiness." — Rode Dog, show close 58:30 Actionable Takeaways Focus on Value, Not Leads: Obsession with helping and delivering unmatched results outlasts any marketing hack. — Shift your attention to client outcomes and continuously improve your deliverable. Recruit Boldly: Don't wait for great hires to find you. Go out, tell your company's vision, and proactively sell A-players on joining—no matter the industry. Plan for an Exit You May Never Take: Build your business as if you'll sell, but with the strength and systems that let you walk away or stay for life. Address Mindset Before Tactics: If you're "jammed up," investigate your environment, relationships, and sense of self-safety. Connection, not isolation, is the real performance unlock. Ditch the Retirement Myth: Aim for "semi-retirement"—a hands-on, purpose-driven lifestyle with a few high-impact clients, not endless leisure. Love What You Do—Don't Just Chase Passion: Mastery, service, and progress are the foundations of a fulfilling business. Passion follows excellence. Fill Events Fast by Taking Relentless Action: Research every local business. Call with conviction. Focus on getting them in the room to help—not just to sell. Resources Mentioned Profit Acceleration Software (developed by Karl Bryan): Demo and info at Focused.com Live Event Master program referenced by Karl Bryan Books: "Outwitting the Devil" by Napoleon Hill "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill Networking Groups: Chamber of Commerce, BNI The Hoffman Process: A high-level personal development experience Phil Stutz Documentary: Referenced for mental resilience frameworks Fathom AI: For automatic meeting notes (mentioned in previous episodes) If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe, share with another coach, and leave a review. See you next week on Business Coaching Secrets! Ready to elevate your coaching business? Don't wait! Listen now and make real progress. Visit Focused.com for a free demo of Profit Acceleration Software™ and to join our thriving coaching community.
The Thought Leader Revolution Podcast | 10X Your Impact, Your Income & Your Influence
"If I'm here 20 years from now doing this exact same thing, is that okay? And I said, absolutely not." — Dr. Ken Keis Dr. Ken Keis is back — and if you caught his first conversation with Nicky, you already know this is someone who has built a life's work out of helping people find theirs. This time, the conversation goes deeper: into how a dairy farm kid who nearly failed high school and was told he'd never amount to anything became one of the world's leading voices on leadership, purpose, and human potential. Keis has logged over 3,000 paid presentations, written multiple bestselling books, built 12 proprietary assessments, and led Consulting Resource Group through close to five decades of growth. He's also someone who hired a coach in 1989 — when coaching wasn't a thing — drove five hours round-trip to do it, and has never stopped investing in his own development since. What makes this conversation worth your time is the specificity. Keis doesn't deal in vague inspiration. He talks about the exact question he asked himself at 5:30 in the morning that made him leave the farm. He describes why he went from B student to PhD candidate and what changed. He draws a clear line between people who have opinions and people who have wisdom — and why most of us are still asking the wrong ones for advice. There's also a practical gift in here: Keis is offering a free e-copy of his book The Quest for Purpose to TTLR listeners — a step-by-step process for getting clear on who you are and what you're built for. Learn more & connect: Dr. Ken Keis — https://www.kenkeis.com Free e-copy of The Quest for Purpose (TTLR exclusive) — https://www.kenkeis.com/ecircle Consulting Resource Group — https://www.crgleader.com Resources mentioned: The Quest for Purpose by Dr. Ken Keis — https://www.kenkeis.com/ecircle The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino (widely available) Brain Energy by Dr. Christopher Palmer — https://www.brainenergybook.com High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard — https://www.brendon.com Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill (widely available) Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.
Episode Summary In this episode, Karl Bryan and Rode Dog are joined by guest Chutes as they dive deep into the realities of business coaching success, the psychology behind high-performing coaches, and practical frameworks for filling live events, recruiting talent, and building a business you could sell tomorrow (even if you never want to). The duo address why most business owners regret selling their businesses, how to break free from nervous system roadblocks, and the myths of retirement and "following your passion." Packed with street-level tactics and high-level mindset shifts, the episode is a must-listen for any coach wanting to elevate their impact—and their income. Key Topics Covered What Separates Struggling vs. Dominant Coaches Karl Bryan explains that action (not just planning) is what divides the mediocre from the masters 03:33. Struggling coaches obsess over lead generation; winners obsess over creating value, up-leveling their operating system, and honing a world-class deliverable 04:09. Why Most Exiting Owners Have Regret Karl Bryan shares the sobering stat: 73% of owners regret selling their businesses 07:27. The myth of the "big payday" vs. reality—a deal often means less cash, complicated earn-outs, and a shell of your former company 09:21. The right way to exit is building a sellable business, headhunting successors, and prioritizing tight contracts with expert legal help 12:01. Recruiting Top Talent in Any Industry For hard-to-hire trades, don't just post an ad—sell a vision, recruit from outside your market, and lead like a college football recruiter 16:01. The secret is to approach hiring as outreach, not just intake 13:16. Mastering Your Nervous System for Ultimate Performance The biggest blocks are psychological, not tactical—if you're stuck, look at your environment, self-connection, and relationships, not just your to-do list 18:29. Build meaningful connections, manage stress through self-awareness, and focus on root causes rather than just treating symptoms 19:43. The Real Meaning of Retirement & Passion Karl Bryan breaks down why "retirement" is often an illusion that leads to boredom, divorce, or addiction 28:14. Instead, shoot for "semi-retired for life"—keep a handful of clients you love and never truly stop delivering value 32:05. Don't chase passion blindly—excel at what you do, fall in love with service and progress, and your business will love you back 36:14. Karl's No-Excuses Blueprint to Filling an Event in Five Days Pick up the phone like your life depends on it, research new/local businesses, and genuinely care about the value you bring 43:34. Build high-energy connections, focus on helping vs. selling, and don't be afraid of rejection 46:05. Notable Quotes "Struggling coaches focus on what they earn. The best focus on what they learn." — Karl Bryan 06:52 "The magic is not in the plan. The magic is in the planning." — Karl Bryan 05:01 "High-end buyers buy on identity. Lower-end buyers buy off utility and desire." — Karl Bryan 05:53 "Healing your nervous system isn't about becoming someone new. It's becoming you again." — Karl Bryan 25:05 "'Do what you love' is overrated. It's 'love what you do' and master the process." — Karl Bryan 38:42 "Progress equals happiness." — Rode Dog, show close 58:30 Actionable Takeaways Focus on Value, Not Leads: Obsession with helping and delivering unmatched results outlasts any marketing hack. — Shift your attention to client outcomes and continuously improve your deliverable. Recruit Boldly: Don't wait for great hires to find you. Go out, tell your company's vision, and proactively sell A-players on joining—no matter the industry. Plan for an Exit You May Never Take: Build your business as if you'll sell, but with the strength and systems that let you walk away or stay for life. Address Mindset Before Tactics: If you're "jammed up," investigate your environment, relationships, and sense of self-safety. Connection, not isolation, is the real performance unlock. Ditch the Retirement Myth: Aim for "semi-retirement"—a hands-on, purpose-driven lifestyle with a few high-impact clients, not endless leisure. Love What You Do—Don't Just Chase Passion: Mastery, service, and progress are the foundations of a fulfilling business. Passion follows excellence. Fill Events Fast by Taking Relentless Action: Research every local business. Call with conviction. Focus on getting them in the room to help—not just to sell. Resources Mentioned Profit Acceleration Software (developed by Karl Bryan): Demo and info at Focused.com Live Event Master program referenced by Karl Bryan Books: "Outwitting the Devil" by Napoleon Hill "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill Networking Groups: Chamber of Commerce, BNI The Hoffman Process: A high-level personal development experience Phil Stutz Documentary: Referenced for mental resilience frameworks Fathom AI: For automatic meeting notes (mentioned in previous episodes) If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe, share with another coach, and leave a review. See you next week on Business Coaching Secrets! Ready to elevate your coaching business? Don't wait! Listen now and make real progress. Visit Focused.com for a free demo of Profit Acceleration Software™ and to join our thriving coaching community.
In this episode of The Missing Secret Podcast, John and Kelly talk about the concept of having a system for leading yourself versus just winging life. John talks about what a difference it made in his life in his 50s when he had a system for leading himself versus it is 30s and 40s when he was just winging life. When he was in his 50s he had a system that figured out the right actions to take. He had a system for being able to take those right actions consistently. He also had a system for being a conduit of learning. What a durable competitive advantage that is. At the end of the day, success is pretty simple. It comes down to knowing the right actions to take and then taking them consistently.In this episode John and Kelly talk about the great quote from James Clear who wrote atomic habits. You don't rise to the level of your goals you sink to the level of your systems. So for the audience that is just considering this 12 minute a day methodology, the logic of intelligently and purposefully leading yourself with the system should be quite obvious. And for the audience that is already doing the methodology, John and Kelly talk about something important. Use the quality control checklist to make sure what you're feeding yourself is of substantial quality.Buy John's book, THE MISSING SECRET of the Legendary Book Think and Grow Rich : And a 12-minute-a-day technique to apply it here.About the Hosts:John MitchellJohn's story is pretty amazing. After spending 20 years as an entrepreneur, John was 50 years old but wasn't as successful as he thought he should be. To rectify that, he decided to find the “top book in the world” on SUCCESS and apply that book literally Word for Word to his life. That Book is Think & Grow Rich. The book says there's a SECRET for success, but the author only gives you half the secret. John figured out the full secret and a 12 minute a day technique to apply it.When John applied his 12 minute a day technique to his life, he saw his yearly income go to over $5 million a year, after 20 years of $200k - 300k per year. The 25 times increase happened because John LEVERAGED himself by applying science to his life.His daily technique works because it focuses you ONLY on what moves the needle, triples your discipline, and consistently generates new business ideas every week. This happens because of 3 key aspects of the leveraging process.John's technique was profiled on the cover of Time Magazine. He teaches it at the University of Texas' McCombs School of Business, which is one the TOP 5 business schools in the country. He is also the “mental coach” for the head athletic coaches at the University of Texas as well.Reach out to John at john@thinkitbeit.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mitchell-76483654/Kelly HatfieldKelly Hatfield is an entrepreneur at heart. She believes wholeheartedly in the power of the ripple effect and has built several successful companies aimed at helping others make a greater impact in their businesses and lives.She has been in the recruiting, HR, and leadership development space for over 25 years and loves serving others. Kelly, along with her amazing business partners and teams, has built four successful businesses aimed at matching exceptional talent with top organizations and developing their leadership. Her work coaching and consulting with companies to develop their leadership teams, design recruiting and retention strategies, AND her work as host of Absolute Advantage podcast (where she talks with successful entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders across a variety of industries), give her a unique perspective covering the hiring experience and leadership from all angles.As a Partner in her most recent venture, Think It Be It, Kelly has made the natural transition into the success and human achievement field, helping entrepreneurs break through to the next level in their businesses. Further expanding the impact she's making in this world. Truly living into the power of the ripple effect.Reach out to Kelly at kelly@thinkitbeit.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-hatfield-2a2610a/Learn more about Think It Be It at https://thinkitbeit.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/think-it-be-it-llcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkitbeitcompanyThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. 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In today's episode, I sit down with Canadian author and personal development pioneer Bob Proctor to talk about the mindset shifts that transformed his life. Bob shares how a single mentor, a copy of Think and Grow Rich, and a commitment to repetition helped him go from struggling financially to building a multimillion dollar business. We discuss the power of belief, why paradigms shape our behavior, the difference between gathering information and true education, and how changing the way we think changes the results we create. Bob also reflects on the legacy he hopes to leave by helping others recognize their own potential.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Thought Leader Revolution Podcast | 10X Your Impact, Your Income & Your Influence
"People have no idea how capable they are. They might think they're good — they might even be right that they're great — but they really have no idea what they're capable of until they start to realize it." Norm Gordon built a portfolio of over 1,000 apartment units in Canada. But the most interesting thing about his story isn't the scale — it's the method. He didn't grind his way there. He planted his way there. The son of two Holocaust survivors who arrived in Canada with nothing, Norm grew up watching his father turn ingenuity and a handshake into a real estate foothold. He filed the lesson away and spent the next several decades applying one core principle with increasing precision: find the highest-ROI use of whatever capital you have, deploy it, and iterate. A Sunday drive turns into $80,000 in distressed computer paper. A $25,000 stake in a 36-unit apartment building becomes $400,000 in 30 months. A year with a behavioral psychologist produces not a strategy, but presence — and six months later, his first million. Norm tells these stories not as a how-to but as a way of stoking your own thinking. His book, Out of the Norm, works the same way — it doesn't hand you a formula. It shows you what's possible when someone keeps asking: what's the highest use of what I already have? This is one of those conversations that rewards a second listen. Norm is sharp, specific, and genuinely funny — and the ideas compound the more you sit with them. Learn more & connect: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norm-gordon-1b743014/ Montcom Group: http://montcom.com Out of the Norm by Norm Gordon — search the title on https://www.amazon.ca Resources mentioned: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle — https://www.eckharttolle.com Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill — https://www.naphill.org Entrepreneur Magazine — https://www.entrepreneur.com Financial Freedom Report — historical publication, no active URL Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.
Darren Grimes and Graham Dunlop launch their new Grimoire platform, a global book club built around 250 plus professionally narrated audiobooks, lunar-cycle book picks, and community participation. They also demo a new online Pegs and Jokers game, whil e walking through the shelves of the library and explaining how free access, founder memberships, and the inner sanctum work. https://pegsandjokers.ca/ https://www.skool.com/the-secret-teachings-book-club-1875 In this episode, Darren and Graham cover the launch setup, the membership model, and the structure of the new book club. They also preview the first book of the month, discuss how the shelves are organized, and share the thinking behind the game and the community features. Key topics In this episode: the Grimoire launches with more than 250 audiobooks, with the library expected to grow to around 260 soon. The free book of the month is The Secret Teachings of All Ages in an abridged edition, chosen because starting with the full 36 hour version would be too much for most listeners. Founder keeper and monthly initiate memberships unlock the full library, while the free tier gives access to the monthly featured book and community activity. The book club is organized around lunar cycles, with a new moon monthly pick and a full moon live read, creating a rhythm of one book per moon month. The community model includes chapter check-ins, passage discussions, Friday tangents, and a final live book council in the last week of each book month. Darren and Graham describe the inner sanctum as a deeper, earned area of the platform, accessible through participation rather than payment alone. The shelves span Hermetica and occult, theosophy, mysticism east and west, Atlantis and Fortiana, mind and prosperity, weird fiction, philosophy and classics, magic, and power and propaganda. They highlight standout titles such as The Purple Cloud, The Machine Stops, Atlantis by Ignatius Donnelly, The Book of Thoth, Psychic Self-Defense, The Power of Positive Thinking, and The Road to Serfdom. Graham demos Pegs and Jokers, explaining how the online version works, how the cards move pieces, and why it is meant to be played with friends and family across locations. They mention the platform is still being cleaned up and reorganized, including moving some books between shelves and adding PDFs and other support material. Become a Lord or Lady with 1k donations over time. And a Noble with any donation. Leave Serfdom behind and help Grimerica stick to 0 ads and sponsors and fully listener supported. Thanks for listening!! Help support the show, because we can't do it without ya. https://www.simulationmaps.com/#products Suite of Interactive Maps! 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graham@grimerica.com Purchase swag, with partial proceeds donated to the show: www.grimerica.ca/swag Send us a postcard or letter http://www.grimerica.ca/contact/ Episode ART - Napolean Duheme's site http://www.lostbreadcomic.com/ MUSIC https://brokeforfree.bandcamp.com/ - Something Galactic Felix's Site sirfelix.bandcamp.com - Should I Timestamps 00:00 - Restarting the launch after a false start 01:09 - Founder membership goals and how the book club access works 02:51 - Free members, VIP tiers, and the first monthly book 03:26 - The vault, classroom, and inner sanctum 04:16 - Launch day tech problems and the rough custom URL 05:16 - Introducing Pegs and Jokers and how the game works 06:56 - Why the game is meant for people, not just bots 08:30 - Book club access, free tier, and The Secret Teachings of All Ages 09:55 - Monthly rotation, live reads, and short book length strategy 10:01 - Reading a passage from The Secret Teachings of All Ages 11:18 - How book voting will work and the 10 comment limit 13:13 - Membership tiers and what each one unlocks 14:15 - Global map, leaderboards, and the earned inner sanctum 15:35 - Shelf overview: occult, theosophy, mysticism, Atlantis, and more 16:20 - The Purple Cloud and the appeal of weird fiction 17:41 - Hollow earth, lost civilizations, and classic speculative titles 19:38 - The Machine Stops and early dystopian fiction 20:52 - More shelf curation and shifting titles between categories 23:06 - How the monthly book club threads will work 25:18 - Commission features and community referrals 27:00 - Recent completed books and what is coming next 28:31 - Atlantis, Fortiana, and Ignatius Donnelly 31:44 - Why Donnelly still matters in Atlantis discussions 33:35 - Paradise Found and the North Pole Eden theory 35:47 - Shelf one: Hermetica and occult foundations 37:40 - Theosophy, Blavatsky, and the first monthly free book 39:59 - The Kabalah and key Hermetic texts 41:53 - Practical occultism and the warning not to treat it casually 42:46 - Rosicrucian mysteries, The Secret Destiny of America, and tarot 46:23 - Bacon, symbolic myth, and the wisdom of the ancients 47:39 - The full Secret Teachings audiobook and the premium tier 48:57 - Theosophy shelf highlights, including Thought Forms and The Secret Doctrine 52:21 - The Science of Immortality and a modern summary of Theosophy 54:55 - Mysticism east and west, slowly paced classics, and deep reading 56:15 - Christianity as Mystical Fact and esoteric Christianity 57:49 - Mystical Christianity and reading the Gospels as initiation text 58:47 - The New Man and inner psychological struggle 63:31 - Mind and prosperity: self-help, new thought, and money classics 64:58 - The Conquest of Happiness and the logic of optimism 66:19 - Meditations, Recovery Dharma, Self-Reliance, and As a Man Thinketh 67:39 - Darren's own book and the self-directed learning theme 67:59 - The Power of Positive Thinking and Think and Grow Rich 68:51 - Weird fiction as a shelf of cosmic horror and apocalypse tales 77:32 - The Apocalypse Then compilation and end-of-the-world fiction 79:12 - Saint-Germain, Cthulhu, and cosmic horror influences 81:38 - The Willows and the best weird tale discussion 82:08 - Charles Fort, The Book of the Damned, and excluded data 84:25 - Moon Child, Eadadorpa, and final weird fiction curation 86:14 - Philosophy, classics, and the structure behind the other shelves 87:52 - Socialism, utopias, and the political thread running through the shelf 89:25 - The Game of Life, Scientism, Nietzsche, and Chesterton 91:01 - Orthodoxy and the case for mystery 93:43 - Magic as the practical shelf and the history of ceremonial practice 94:35 - Agrippa, The Book of the Law, and tarot foundations 96:01 - Psychic Self-Defense and the reality of hostile influence 97:21 - The Fourth Book of Agrippa and ceremonial magic mechanics 98:14 - Levi, the Shamir, and ancient megalithic speculation 101:04 - Malleus Maleficarum and witch hunting history 101:56 - The History of Magic and the power of imagination 103:33 - Power and propaganda as the shelf of control systems 105:34 - Wells, the world brain, and early internet thinking 107:23 - The Road to Serfdom and central planning 108:03 - Darren's Canadian residential schools titles 109:11 - Gustave Le Bon and The Crowd 113:14 - Technocracy and the rise of expert rule 114:55 - Secret societies and subversive movements 117:05 - Proofs of a Conspiracy and early anti-Illuminati writing 124:50 - Short list of possible future reads and the launch's next phase
Darren Grimes and Graham Dunlop launch their new Grimoire platform, a global book club built around 250 plus professionally narrated audiobooks, lunar-cycle book picks, and community participation. They also demo a new online Pegs and Jokers game, whil e walking through the shelves of the library and explaining how free access, founder memberships, and the inner sanctum work. https://pegsandjokers.ca/ https://www.skool.com/the-secret-teachings-book-club-1875 In this episode, Darren and Graham cover the launch setup, the membership model, and the structure of the new book club. They also preview the first book of the month, discuss how the shelves are organized, and share the thinking behind the game and the community features. Key topics In this episode: the Grimoire launches with more than 250 audiobooks, with the library expected to grow to around 260 soon. The free book of the month is The Secret Teachings of All Ages in an abridged edition, chosen because starting with the full 36 hour version would be too much for most listeners. Founder keeper and monthly initiate memberships unlock the full library, while the free tier gives access to the monthly featured book and community activity. The book club is organized around lunar cycles, with a new moon monthly pick and a full moon live read, creating a rhythm of one book per moon month. The community model includes chapter check-ins, passage discussions, Friday tangents, and a final live book council in the last week of each book month. Darren and Graham describe the inner sanctum as a deeper, earned area of the platform, accessible through participation rather than payment alone. The shelves span Hermetica and occult, theosophy, mysticism east and west, Atlantis and Fortiana, mind and prosperity, weird fiction, philosophy and classics, magic, and power and propaganda. They highlight standout titles such as The Purple Cloud, The Machine Stops, Atlantis by Ignatius Donnelly, The Book of Thoth, Psychic Self-Defense, The Power of Positive Thinking, and The Road to Serfdom. Graham demos Pegs and Jokers, explaining how the online version works, how the cards move pieces, and why it is meant to be played with friends and family across locations. They mention the platform is still being cleaned up and reorganized, including moving some books between shelves and adding PDFs and other support material. Become a Lord or Lady with 1k donations over time. And a Noble with any donation. Leave Serfdom behind and help Grimerica stick to 0 ads and sponsors and fully listener supported. Thanks for listening!! Help support the show, because we can't do it without ya. https://www.simulationmaps.com/#products Suite of Interactive Maps! 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graham@grimerica.com Purchase swag, with partial proceeds donated to the show: www.grimerica.ca/swag Send us a postcard or letter http://www.grimerica.ca/contact/ Episode ART - Napolean Duheme's site http://www.lostbreadcomic.com/ MUSIC https://brokeforfree.bandcamp.com/ - Something Galactic Felix's Site sirfelix.bandcamp.com - Should I Timestamps 00:00 - Restarting the launch after a false start 01:09 - Founder membership goals and how the book club access works 02:51 - Free members, VIP tiers, and the first monthly book 03:26 - The vault, classroom, and inner sanctum 04:16 - Launch day tech problems and the rough custom URL 05:16 - Introducing Pegs and Jokers and how the game works 06:56 - Why the game is meant for people, not just bots 08:30 - Book club access, free tier, and The Secret Teachings of All Ages 09:55 - Monthly rotation, live reads, and short book length strategy 10:01 - Reading a passage from The Secret Teachings of All Ages 11:18 - How book voting will work and the 10 comment limit 13:13 - Membership tiers and what each one unlocks 14:15 - Global map, leaderboards, and the earned inner sanctum 15:35 - Shelf overview: occult, theosophy, mysticism, Atlantis, and more 16:20 - The Purple Cloud and the appeal of weird fiction 17:41 - Hollow earth, lost civilizations, and classic speculative titles 19:38 - The Machine Stops and early dystopian fiction 20:52 - More shelf curation and shifting titles between categories 23:06 - How the monthly book club threads will work 25:18 - Commission features and community referrals 27:00 - Recent completed books and what is coming next 28:31 - Atlantis, Fortiana, and Ignatius Donnelly 31:44 - Why Donnelly still matters in Atlantis discussions 33:35 - Paradise Found and the North Pole Eden theory 35:47 - Shelf one: Hermetica and occult foundations 37:40 - Theosophy, Blavatsky, and the first monthly free book 39:59 - The Kabalah and key Hermetic texts 41:53 - Practical occultism and the warning not to treat it casually 42:46 - Rosicrucian mysteries, The Secret Destiny of America, and tarot 46:23 - Bacon, symbolic myth, and the wisdom of the ancients 47:39 - The full Secret Teachings audiobook and the premium tier 48:57 - Theosophy shelf highlights, including Thought Forms and The Secret Doctrine 52:21 - The Science of Immortality and a modern summary of Theosophy 54:55 - Mysticism east and west, slowly paced classics, and deep reading 56:15 - Christianity as Mystical Fact and esoteric Christianity 57:49 - Mystical Christianity and reading the Gospels as initiation text 58:47 - The New Man and inner psychological struggle 63:31 - Mind and prosperity: self-help, new thought, and money classics 64:58 - The Conquest of Happiness and the logic of optimism 66:19 - Meditations, Recovery Dharma, Self-Reliance, and As a Man Thinketh 67:39 - Darren's own book and the self-directed learning theme 67:59 - The Power of Positive Thinking and Think and Grow Rich 68:51 - Weird fiction as a shelf of cosmic horror and apocalypse tales 77:32 - The Apocalypse Then compilation and end-of-the-world fiction 79:12 - Saint-Germain, Cthulhu, and cosmic horror influences 81:38 - The Willows and the best weird tale discussion 82:08 - Charles Fort, The Book of the Damned, and excluded data 84:25 - Moon Child, Eadadorpa, and final weird fiction curation 86:14 - Philosophy, classics, and the structure behind the other shelves 87:52 - Socialism, utopias, and the political thread running through the shelf 89:25 - The Game of Life, Scientism, Nietzsche, and Chesterton 91:01 - Orthodoxy and the case for mystery 93:43 - Magic as the practical shelf and the history of ceremonial practice 94:35 - Agrippa, The Book of the Law, and tarot foundations 96:01 - Psychic Self-Defense and the reality of hostile influence 97:21 - The Fourth Book of Agrippa and ceremonial magic mechanics 98:14 - Levi, the Shamir, and ancient megalithic speculation 101:04 - Malleus Maleficarum and witch hunting history 101:56 - The History of Magic and the power of imagination 103:33 - Power and propaganda as the shelf of control systems 105:34 - Wells, the world brain, and early internet thinking 107:23 - The Road to Serfdom and central planning 108:03 - Darren's Canadian residential schools titles 109:11 - Gustave Le Bon and The Crowd 113:14 - Technocracy and the rise of expert rule 114:55 - Secret societies and subversive movements 117:05 - Proofs of a Conspiracy and early anti-Illuminati writing 124:50 - Short list of possible future reads and the launch's next phase
In this episode of The Missing Secret Podcast, John and Kelly talk about the effect of having a lack of clarity. In the advanced leadership of self methodology, it's all about clarity. You define exactly the person you want to be, exactly what you want to accomplish, and precisely how you are going to achieve your clearly defined goals. You then feed that clarity to yourself each day as your morning routine.After 21 days, then the right actions start happening automatically. And those right actions create the life you desire. But it all comes back clarity. John and Kelly talk about how most people, probably 98% of people, have a level of clarity at two or three on a scale of 1 to 10. In terms of what they want and how they are going to get it. And the effect of that lack of clarity is it causes a person to keep replicating the life they have. As opposed to creating the life they desire. John and Kelly also talk about the process of having a clear vision and feeding it to yourself each day. Then from that clarity, it gives you an enhanced ability to iterate that vision. Later in the podcast John and Kelly talk about an interesting concept called you are the problem and you are the solution. But it gets us back to clarity. When you do thinking time sessions around you are the problem and you are the solution, watch what happens. Clarity comes to you in terms of what the actual problem is then you can likely see that you're also the solution. Buy John's book, THE MISSING SECRET of the Legendary Book Think and Grow Rich : And a 12-minute-a-day technique to apply it here.About the Hosts:John MitchellJohn's story is pretty amazing. After spending 20 years as an entrepreneur, John was 50 years old but wasn't as successful as he thought he should be. To rectify that, he decided to find the “top book in the world” on SUCCESS and apply that book literally Word for Word to his life. That Book is Think & Grow Rich. The book says there's a SECRET for success, but the author only gives you half the secret. John figured out the full secret and a 12 minute a day technique to apply it.When John applied his 12 minute a day technique to his life, he saw his yearly income go to over $5 million a year, after 20 years of $200k - 300k per year. The 25 times increase happened because John LEVERAGED himself by applying science to his life.His daily technique works because it focuses you ONLY on what moves the needle, triples your discipline, and consistently generates new business ideas every week. This happens because of 3 key aspects of the leveraging process.John's technique was profiled on the cover of Time Magazine. He teaches it at the University of Texas' McCombs School of Business, which is one the TOP 5 business schools in the country. He is also the “mental coach” for the head athletic coaches at the University of Texas as well.Reach out to John at john@thinkitbeit.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mitchell-76483654/Kelly HatfieldKelly Hatfield is an entrepreneur at heart. She believes wholeheartedly in the power of the ripple effect and has built several successful companies aimed at helping others make a greater impact in their businesses and lives.She has been in the recruiting, HR, and leadership development space for over 25 years and loves serving others. Kelly, along with her amazing business partners and teams, has built four successful businesses aimed at matching exceptional talent with top organizations and developing their leadership. Her work coaching and consulting with companies to develop their leadership teams, design recruiting and retention strategies, AND her work as host of Absolute Advantage podcast (where she talks with successful entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders across a variety of industries), give her a unique perspective covering the hiring experience and leadership from all angles.As a Partner in her most recent venture, Think It Be It, Kelly has made the natural transition into the success and human achievement field, helping entrepreneurs break through to the next level in their businesses. Further expanding the impact she's making in this world. Truly living into the power of the ripple effect.Reach out to Kelly at kelly@thinkitbeit.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-hatfield-2a2610a/Learn more about Think It Be It at https://thinkitbeit.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/think-it-be-it-llcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkitbeitcompanyThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. 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SummaryClarissa Burt, a former supermodel and TV personality, shares her journey from modeling to acting to producing and her current work in the self-esteem space. She emphasizes the importance of self-esteem and how it affects various aspects of life. Clarissa also discusses the mindset needed for success, the value of perseverance, and the need to constantly reinvent oneself. She highlights the significance of having a strong value system and the impact of comparing oneself to others. Clarissa shares her approach to public speaking and the importance of focusing on the message rather than personal fears. In this conversation, Clarissa Burt and Benjamin Lee discuss various topics related to self-esteem, fear, and personal growth. Clarissa emphasizes the importance of courage in breaking away from societal expectations and pursuing one's passions. She also highlights the negative impact of social media on self-esteem and suggests being authentic and setting boundaries. Clarissa shares her insights on handling transitions and reinventing oneself, emphasizing the need for gratitude, self-care, and positive self-talk. She recommends books like 'Think and Grow Rich' and 'Becoming Supernatural' and encourages continuous learning and personal development. Clarissa concludes by emphasizing the importance of loyalty and integrity in relationships.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background06:19 From Modeling to Acting12:56 The Power of Self-Esteem: Releasing and Rebuilding23:04 Reinventing Yourself: Embracing New Challenges31:41 Overcoming Fear and Egotism35:07 Building Self-Esteem and Setting Boundaries41:28 Recognizing the Need for Change48:28 Knowing When to Move On51:56 Maintaining Energy and Well-Being56:16 The Importance of LoyaltyConnect with Me! Newsletter and Podcasts: https://icandopodcast.comBlogs: https://benjaminlee.blogBooks: https://benjaminlee.blog/books-2/Apparel: https://benjaminlee.blog/resources/#!/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@icandopodcast?si=h9-JkT27jwynZZ-X
Today's guest is Gene King, an Access Architect and founder of Atlas Strategic Access, based in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. With over 50 years in business, Gene has founded, scaled, and successfully exited 10 companies and currently operates six active businesses, including Sequence Real Estate, Invest America (an EB-5 immigration investment firm), and Twist Elbow. Roy and Gene, friends of over 12 years since meeting at a Darren Hardy event, dig into the origin story of Gene's very first business at military school, the lesson that reshaped how he handles bullies and pressure for the rest of his life, and why being diagnosed with ADHD at 65 explained a career pattern of exiting companies too early. Gene shares his philosophy on partnerships, why he's never had a verbal argument with a business partner in 22 companies, how he handles conflict at home versus in business, and the mentor's advice that shaped his obsession with knowing his cash position at all times. The conversation closes with the role Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich has played in Gene's life since his early twenties, and his belief that the universe, not active pursuit, brings him his best opportunities. ⏱️ TIMESTAMP 0:02 - Welcome to the Speaking Podcast, intro to Gene King 0:48 - Gene's background: 10 exits, six active companies, and 12+ years of friendship with Roy 1:31 - Gene's first business: protecting freshmen from hazing at The Citadel 3:50 - The lesson that changed everything: "you can't kill me, sir" 5:14 - Navigating good and bad business partners over 22 companies 5:57 - Discovering ADHD at 65 and why he exited companies too early 7:14 - How Gene structures his day across five to six companies 9:38 - Expanding Invest America's EB-5 program into Canada and Nigeria 11:11 - Why tracking everything matters, and the wealth found in awkward conversations 13:22 - How Gene handles conflict with business partners 16:59 - "Money solves all problems" and a mentor's advice on what really matters 18:10 - Terminating partners and employees with humanity and honesty 19:36 - The five P's: people, process, planning, prayer, passion 20:50 - Balancing patience and persistence as an entrepreneur 21:37 - Resolving disagreements in 50/50 and unequal partnerships 23:34 - Why "cash is king" became Gene's guiding financial principle 25:33 - How Gene decides which businesses to pursue next 27:12 - Discovering Think and Grow Rich in his early twenties 29:34 - Napoleon Hill's mastermind principle and never asking for something for nothing 31:13 - Where to find Gene King and his companies About Gene King Gene King is an Access Architect, founder of Atlas Strategic Access, and founder of Sequence Holdings, based in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. With over 50 years in business, Gene has founded, scaled, and successfully exited 10 companies and currently operates six active businesses, including Sequence Real Estate, Invest America (an EB-5 immigration investment firm), and Twist Elbow. He specializes in engineering access, positioning companies into enterprise, government, and investor opportunities they couldn't reach on their own. Gene is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at the Harbor Entrepreneur Center in Mount Pleasant, home to over 100 early-stage businesses, and has extensive experience training sales teams and CPAs on structured deals. Connect with Gene King
In this episode, hosts Karl Bryan and Rode Dog dive deep into business models, sales mindsets, and the power of operating systems for coaches and business owners alike. Joined by guest Chance, the crew addresses automation, high-level thinking, and actionable strategies for scaling coaching businesses, all while serving up humor, real-life scenarios, and a dash of tough love on what it really takes to make it in this industry. Key Topics Covered Sales: The Reluctant Skill Every Self-Made Entrepreneur Must Master Chance asserts that almost every self-made millionaire or billionaire started with sales skills—not born with money (07:27). Changing your context around sales is crucial; stop seeing it as cold-calling and instead as the fastest path to helping people and building wealth (08:58). Business Models: Scaling vs. Growth Chance distinguishes "growth" (expensive, linear, tied to more resources) vs. true "scale" (growing revenue without matching increases in cost) (15:04). Classic examples: a modular home builder vs. a custom home business, and Amazon's cash-forward approach (16:22). Dell and Salesforce are analyzed for their customer-paid, build-to-order, and upfront revenue models that fuel rapid scale (17:12). Keeping Clients vs. Losing Them: The Two Rules of Business Any business boils down to just two things: "get clients" and "keep clients" (34:43). Why business coaches can keep clients for years, while "solution-completion coaches" (like grief coaching) have expiration built into the model (19:57). 10x Thinking: High Leverage Moves and Mindset Real 10x moves (over just 2x improvements): Ford inventing the car versus upgrading a buggy, Jobs launching the App Store not just a better phone (22:15). How modular systems, software frameworks, and focusing on the biggest three levers in your business accelerate breakthroughs (25:29). Operating Systems: The Secret Ingredient for Calm and Consistent Growth Chance gives a granular breakdown of "operating systems" like those used at McDonald's, and how small incremental improvements compound into big results (26:30). Installers (not wingers or hiders) have the edge—frameworks enable coaches to keep 200+ clients, not just 20 (25:25). Mindset, Leadership, and the Power of Three Chance shares a "moment of zen" on confidence and trust in oneself (32:01), and unpacks why the number 3 is essential for coaching, business simplicity, and focus (FedEx, Apple, Tesla examples). Focused action: Knowing what you want, why you want it, then committing to the price—even if it means failing and course-correcting frequently (43:00). Notable Quotes "You can't transfer that which you don't own." – Chance (09:34) "Growth is buying more trucks… scale is adding more revenue without new expense." – Chance (15:15) "The ultimate hack in business isn't a strategy, a tactic, or a business model—it's a higher level of thinking." – Chance (21:43) "If you want to be lucky, you've got to know what you want, why you want it, and commit to the price required to get it." – Chance (42:49) "The first person you must influence is you." – Chance (37:10) Actionable Takeaways 1. Reframe Your Sales Mindset Stop dreading sales; see it as persuasion and service, not cold-calling (09:02). Sell yourself on your offer before you try to sell anyone else. 2. Build for Scale, Not Just Growth Pursue business models where growth isn't tied 1:1 to expenses (think modular, SaaS, franchise, or upfront-payment approaches). 3. Seek Incremental (2-5%) Improvements Across Multiple Areas The compounding effects of small improvements in 12-40 operating areas outperforms single "big wins" (30:00). 4. Focus on Client Longevity The best business models create situations where clients need and want to stay for years—not short, one-off solutions. 5. Simplify with "Rule of Three" Define your business (and your client work) in threes: top three priorities, services, or outcomes to avoid overwhelm and spur action (39:08). 6. Be an Installer, Not a Winger Develop and implement repeatable frameworks for yourself and your clients—don't improvise every time (26:08). 7. Lead Yourself First True confidence and leadership start with keeping promises to yourself; the first sale is always to you (37:10). Resources Mentioned Profit Acceleration Software™ (developed by Karl Bryan): Core system for demonstrating and delivering client value. Focused.com (44:39): Home to the daily coaching email and business coaching community. The Six-Figure Coach Magazine: Free subscription to strategies and stories from top coaches. Books referenced: 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan & Ben Hardy Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe, share with a fellow coach, and leave a review. Grow your coaching business by joining the daily email and using the Profit Acceleration Software™ at Focused.com.
In this episode of The Missing Secret Podcast, John and Kelly talk about AI. Today in the United States, approximately 75% of people are against AI. John talks about how misguided that is. The train has already left the station. AI is revolutionizing the world. And even if we wanted to, we couldn't turn back now. Because China is intent on being the dominant force in AI and if we don't keep up with them, we're going to be subservient to the Chinese. John says people need to get on the AI bus or get run over by it. And John and Kelly understand why people feel the way they do. It's the unknown. There are also concerned that it will take their jobs. During this podcast John and Kelly give practical examples of how they are using AI today in their lives. John talks about how he feels like he is 3 to 5 times more effective as a person today than he was nine months ago.It impacts his ability to do research that he never could do before. Greatly expands the nuances of his health. Then towards the end the podcast John and Kelly talk about the ongoing dance between the conscious mind and the subconscious mind. And most people are just winging life. And one of the effects of that is they have a nebulous view of their career. On a scale of 1 to 10, there are probably a two regarding clarity. They don't clearly see their three year vision. Or the milestones to get there. Or their strategy for success. When you use AI, it can let you see what you can't currently see. Your own thinking is constrained by the four corners of your own mind. But when you learn to use AI as a thinking partner, the world changes. Buy John's book, THE MISSING SECRET of the Legendary Book Think and Grow Rich : And a 12-minute-a-day technique to apply it here.About the Hosts:John MitchellJohn's story is pretty amazing. After spending 20 years as an entrepreneur, John was 50 years old but wasn't as successful as he thought he should be. To rectify that, he decided to find the “top book in the world” on SUCCESS and apply that book literally Word for Word to his life. That Book is Think & Grow Rich. The book says there's a SECRET for success, but the author only gives you half the secret. John figured out the full secret and a 12 minute a day technique to apply it.When John applied his 12 minute a day technique to his life, he saw his yearly income go to over $5 million a year, after 20 years of $200k - 300k per year. The 25 times increase happened because John LEVERAGED himself by applying science to his life.His daily technique works because it focuses you ONLY on what moves the needle, triples your discipline, and consistently generates new business ideas every week. This happens because of 3 key aspects of the leveraging process.John's technique was profiled on the cover of Time Magazine. He teaches it at the University of Texas' McCombs School of Business, which is one the TOP 5 business schools in the country. He is also the “mental coach” for the head athletic coaches at the University of Texas as well.Reach out to John at john@thinkitbeit.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mitchell-76483654/Kelly HatfieldKelly Hatfield is an entrepreneur at heart. She believes wholeheartedly in the power of the ripple effect and has built several successful companies aimed at helping others make a greater impact in their businesses and lives.She has been in the recruiting, HR, and leadership development space for over 25 years and loves serving others. Kelly, along with her amazing business partners and teams, has built four successful businesses aimed at matching exceptional talent with top organizations and developing their leadership. Her work coaching and consulting with companies to develop their leadership teams, design recruiting and retention strategies, AND her work as host of Absolute Advantage podcast (where she talks with successful entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders across a variety of industries), give her a unique perspective covering the hiring experience and leadership from all angles.As a Partner in her most recent venture, Think It Be It, Kelly has made the natural transition into the success and human achievement field, helping entrepreneurs break through to the next level in their businesses. Further expanding the impact she's making in this world. Truly living into the power of the ripple effect.Reach out to Kelly at kelly@thinkitbeit.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-hatfield-2a2610a/Learn more about Think It Be It at https://thinkitbeit.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/think-it-be-it-llcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkitbeitcompanyThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. 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This podcast explores the life-changing power of the Mastermind principle made famous by Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill and later expanded upon by Bob Proctor. Through personal stories, real-life experiences, and practical insight, Jerold shares how a small group of like-minded individuals meeting consistently for nearly two decades became one of the greatest sources of growth, accountability, support, and success in his life. This episode breaks down how to build a powerful mastermind group, how to choose the right members, why confidentiality and consistency matter, and how aligned minds can create extraordinary results together.Check us out - Instagram and Twitter: JeroldJax Facebook: Jerold Action Jackson and Zone Of ActionJeroldJackson.comHappiness starts with you. Not with your relationship, not with your job, not with your money, but with you in the Zone of Action.
In this episode of The Missing Secret Podcast, John and Kelly talk about the experience of doing the 12 minute a day advanced leadership of self methodology long-term. What is like on a daily basis versus just winging life. They talk about the effect on the most important relationship in your life. Your relationship with yourself. They talk about the impact it has on career. The impact it has on controlling one's health. The impact it has in one's romantic relationship. They also talked about the impact of this methodology for eliminating the negative inner voice. And they explainwhere the negative inner voice comes from.Buy John's book, THE MISSING SECRET of the Legendary Book Think and Grow Rich : And a 12-minute-a-day technique to apply it here.About the Hosts:John MitchellJohn's story is pretty amazing. After spending 20 years as an entrepreneur, John was 50 years old but wasn't as successful as he thought he should be. To rectify that, he decided to find the “top book in the world” on SUCCESS and apply that book literally Word for Word to his life. That Book is Think & Grow Rich. The book says there's a SECRET for success, but the author only gives you half the secret. John figured out the full secret and a 12 minute a day technique to apply it.When John applied his 12 minute a day technique to his life, he saw his yearly income go to over $5 million a year, after 20 years of $200k - 300k per year. The 25 times increase happened because John LEVERAGED himself by applying science to his life.His daily technique works because it focuses you ONLY on what moves the needle, triples your discipline, and consistently generates new business ideas every week. This happens because of 3 key aspects of the leveraging process.John's technique was profiled on the cover of Time Magazine. He teaches it at the University of Texas' McCombs School of Business, which is one the TOP 5 business schools in the country. He is also the “mental coach” for the head athletic coaches at the University of Texas as well.Reach out to John at john@thinkitbeit.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mitchell-76483654/Kelly HatfieldKelly Hatfield is an entrepreneur at heart. She believes wholeheartedly in the power of the ripple effect and has built several successful companies aimed at helping others make a greater impact in their businesses and lives.She has been in the recruiting, HR, and leadership development space for over 25 years and loves serving others. Kelly, along with her amazing business partners and teams, has built four successful businesses aimed at matching exceptional talent with top organizations and developing their leadership. Her work coaching and consulting with companies to develop their leadership teams, design recruiting and retention strategies, AND her work as host of Absolute Advantage podcast (where she talks with successful entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders across a variety of industries), give her a unique perspective covering the hiring experience and leadership from all angles.As a Partner in her most recent venture, Think It Be It, Kelly has made the natural transition into the success and human achievement field, helping entrepreneurs break through to the next level in their businesses. Further expanding the impact she's making in this world. Truly living into the power of the ripple effect.Reach out to Kelly at kelly@thinkitbeit.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-hatfield-2a2610a/Learn more about Think It Be It at https://thinkitbeit.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/think-it-be-it-llcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkitbeitcompanyThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.
If your confidence has taken a dip because you are having challenges achieving your goals, today's podcast will help. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council shares 3 actions that will keep you excited about achieving your goals. Become more excited about your ability to get results by understanding and using the right actions. Resources and Mentions: Main Book Mentioned: Think and Grow Rich (Get more information) Book1: High Impact Power Goal Setting (Get more information) Book 2: The Mastery of Self (Get more information) Book 3: Inner Excellence (Get more information) Podcast Episode: Things that Create Resistance to Goal Achievement Online Event: Summer Success Series, Click Here Email List: Join Pat's email list. Click here. 2nd Email List Option: Type the word "Join", add your email and text to 904-787-6055 You Tube Video: Pat Council Live subscribe now. If you found value in this episode, please share with a friend.
You send me the questions, I give you the answers, no filter, no spin, straight from the gut. This month: would I actually run for office, how I manage to read a book a week, why Independence Hall is the one thing I'd save in a disaster, my brutally honest advice on stress, and so much more.
Sharon Lechter is a globally recognized keynote speaker, bestselling author, and elite business strategist committed to advancing financial literacy and entrepreneurial success. A licensed CPA for over 35 years, she co-authored the international bestseller Rich Dad Poor Dad and more than a dozen titles in the Rich Dad series. As CEO, she helped grow the Rich Dad Company into a worldwide brand. Sharon also partnered with the Napoleon Hill Foundation to reintroduce timeless success principles through bestselling books including Think and Grow Rich: Three Feet from Gold, Outwitting the Devil, and Think and Grow Rich for Women. She is the founder and CEO of Pay Your Family First, a financial education organization focused on empowering families and business owners. Appointed to the first U.S. President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy, she has advised national leaders while continuing her impact as a mentor, philanthropist, mother, and grandmother. During the show we discuss: Why financial literacy—not income—is the foundation of wealth The difference between active income vs. passive income (and why it matters) How the Cashflow game teaches real-world wealth-building principles Why most people make poor financial decisions—and how to avoid them How to think like an investor instead of an employee The real reason Rich Dad Poor Dad resonated globally—and what it teaches How to build scalable income streams through assets (real estate, business, investments) Why mindset and habits determine long-term financial success more than tactics Resources: https://sharonlechter.com/ https://success.sharonlechter.com/
Most people focus on results.Successful people focus on vision.In this motivational solo episode, Van Deeb explains why envisioning your future is one of the most powerful tools available for personal growth and business success.Drawing from lessons learned over 44 years in real estate and leadership, Van shares how visualization helped him achieve goals that once seemed impossible.If you're ready to stop drifting and start intentionally creating your future, this episode is for you.ReferencesVan Deeb https://vandeeb.comCommon Sense Selling https://vandeeb.com/common-sense-sellingThink and Grow Rich https://www.thinkandgrowrich.comNapoleon Hill Foundation https://www.naphill.orgReal Estate Masterclass https://realestatemasterclass.online
In this episode of The Missing Secret Podcast, John and Kelly discuss the idea of making the audience appreciate individually how precious their life is. Coming to grips with that. John talks about when this really came home in his life. It was when his mom was dying of pancreatic cancer when he was 50 years old. At the same time John was engrossed in reading think and grow Rich probably 20 times to figure out the full secret of that legendary book. And as he would go to the hospital every night to see his mom, after he saw her he would cry his eyes out in the hospital parking lot for like 45 minutes every night. John had never experienced anything so gut wrenching. What he came to realize was that he felt like he was letting his mom down with his average life.After his mom and dad had given him all the advantages. That's when John really came to appreciate how precious his life as he saw the gift of life leaving his mom. And in the end, that feeling of letting his mom down with his life with like rocket fuel in causing John to go deeper than anyone on the planet ever had to figure out the full secret of think and grow Rich. And the essence of what John created with his 12 minute a day technique is a way of doing life. Most people are just winging life. They don't have an actual way of doing life. But that's what the think it be it 12 minute a day methodology is. An actual way of doing life. During this podcast John also brings up another concept. You're the problem and you're the solution. Whatever problem you have in your life you are the problem.But here's the good news. You're also the solution. Once you grasp this, it's tremendously empowering. And you use the TIBI methodology to implement the solution. And then finally John and Kelly talk about the process of enlightenment. It's not linear. There are pivotal moments in your life where your level of enlightenment goes much higher. From learning one or two key things from someone more enlightening you are.Buy John's book, THE MISSING SECRET of the Legendary Book Think and Grow Rich : And a 12-minute-a-day technique to apply it here.About the Hosts:John MitchellJohn's story is pretty amazing. After spending 20 years as an entrepreneur, John was 50 years old but wasn't as successful as he thought he should be. To rectify that, he decided to find the “top book in the world” on SUCCESS and apply that book literally Word for Word to his life. That Book is Think & Grow Rich. The book says there's a SECRET for success, but the author only gives you half the secret. John figured out the full secret and a 12 minute a day technique to apply it.When John applied his 12 minute a day technique to his life, he saw his yearly income go to over $5 million a year, after 20 years of $200k - 300k per year. The 25 times increase happened because John LEVERAGED himself by applying science to his life.His daily technique works because it focuses you ONLY on what moves the needle, triples your discipline, and consistently generates new business ideas every week. This happens because of 3 key aspects of the leveraging process.John's technique was profiled on the cover of Time Magazine. He teaches it at the University of Texas' McCombs School of Business, which is one the TOP 5 business schools in the country. He is also the “mental coach” for the head athletic coaches at the University of Texas as well.Reach out to John at john@thinkitbeit.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mitchell-76483654/Kelly HatfieldKelly Hatfield is an entrepreneur at heart. She believes wholeheartedly in the power of the ripple effect and has built several successful companies aimed at helping others make a greater impact in their businesses and lives.She has been in the recruiting, HR, and leadership development space for over 25 years and loves serving others. Kelly, along with her amazing business partners and teams, has built four successful businesses aimed at matching exceptional talent with top organizations and developing their leadership. Her work coaching and consulting with companies to develop their leadership teams, design recruiting and retention strategies, AND her work as host of Absolute Advantage podcast (where she talks with successful entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders across a variety of industries), give her a unique perspective covering the hiring experience and leadership from all angles.As a Partner in her most recent venture, Think It Be It, Kelly has made the natural transition into the success and human achievement field, helping entrepreneurs break through to the next level in their businesses. Further expanding the impact she's making in this world. Truly living into the power of the ripple effect.Reach out to Kelly at kelly@thinkitbeit.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-hatfield-2a2610a/Learn more about Think It Be It at https://thinkitbeit.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/think-it-be-it-llcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkitbeitcompanyThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. 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Welcome to another episode of The Seven Figure Standard podcast, where today Mykie and Arash dive into one of their most highly requested topics: the essential reading list for developing a powerful money mindset. In this episode, Arash shares the foundational books that changed his trajectory, including classics like Think and Grow Rich, The Science of Getting Rich, Psycho-Cybernetics, and more, and explains why true transformation comes from moving beyond simply consuming information to consistently implementing what you learn. Tune in to hear his top reading recommendations, what it means to become intellectually involved, the role of faith in success, and how to avoid becoming a professional information gatherer so you can start taking action and creating real transformation.Key Points From This Episode:Today's topic of conversation: the best of the best money mindset books.The first mindset book that changes Arash's approach.His recommendation for someone getting started in mindset work.Arash's biggest takeaway from Think and Grow Rich.They dive into Arash's top five development and mindset books. A reading plan recommendation for each of the top five books. Why studying a book means getting intellectually involved. He explains why reading alone won't change you, but the implementation will. The importance of faith in success. Bulletproofing yourself against solely collecting information.What people miss when studying a book. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Think and Grow RichScience of Getting RichThe Power of AwarenessYou2: A High Velocity Formula for Multiplying Your Personal Effectiveness in Quantum LeapsPsycho-CyberneticsTransform!Success Through a Positive Mental AttitudeGod Works Through FaithVoss Coaching CoVoss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on InstagramVoss Coaching Co on FacebookEmail Voss Coaching CoMykie Stiller on LinkedInMykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedInArash Vossoughi on YouTube
Robert Patton is the Founder and CEO of SHEATH, a premium men's underwear brand he conceived while serving as a U.S. Army Sergeant in the scorching heat of the Iraqi desert. After two combat deployments, Robert left the military with a mission: to create performance-driven underwear built around a patented dual pouch system that delivers unmatched comfort and support for active men.What started as a bootstrap idea fueled by a $5,000 insurance check and a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2013 has grown into a globally recognized brand selling to customers in over 120 countries. SHEATH is the first ever Official Underwear Partner of the UFC — a milestone Robert built without taking on outside investors.A daily meditator, lifelong student of Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich, and relentless entrepreneur, Robert's story is a testament to grit, reinvention, and the power of solving a real problem the world didn't know it had.In This Conversation We Discuss:00:00 Introduction01:02 What an elite underwear makes01:56 The Iraq deployment origin story04:20 Building the first underwear prototype07:32 Sponsor: Klaviyo09:47 Early prototypes and finding a manufacturer15:12 Launching the first Kickstarter campaign17:06 Sponsor: Intelligems 18:33 A botched production and near giving up21:03 The second Kickstarter and revenue growth22:58 Using AI to speed up product design24:12 Sponsor: eFulfillment Service 25:58 Finding customers beyond Kickstarter26:57 The comedian throw stunt28:18 Sponsoring comedians and podcast hosts30:43 Famous names and loyal ad partners35:04 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs38:14 Where to buy underwear for legendsResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeMen's pouch underwear sheathunderwear.com/ Follow Robert Patton linkedin.com/in/robert-patton-b675273b Schedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connect Get your free demo klaviyo.com/honest Book a demo today at intelligems.io/ Lower scale costs today eFulfillmentService.com/honestSchedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connect If you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!
This episode was sponsored by Cardiff, Integrity Meter Solutions &The Nunn Better Podcast LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode goes underground with Johnny Nunn, co-founder of Integrity Meter Solutions — a guy who's spent nearly 30 years in the plumbing and water world, working every job from meter reader to service manager before betting on himself. Johnny breaks down how leak detection and submetering have cut water waste by up to 80% in multifamily properties, the day his biggest client walked away and forced a total rebuild, and why a mechanical device called the Water Block could stop the next catastrophic flood in your own house. Water is the one bill nobody questions — until it's too late. This episode shows you exactly what you're missing.
"If you can't manage $1,000, you can't manage a million." In this raw, eye-opening episode, I bring you former WWE Champion, actor, and entrepreneur Raj Dhesi, better known to millions as Jinder Mahal. We shine a light on the brutal price he paid to go from being out of shape, drinking every day, and released from WWE to completely reinventing himself, earning Vince McMahon's trust, and becoming world champion. Raj exposes the lies behind overnight success, the danger of letting a company own your entire personal brand, and why earning more money means nothing if you never learn how to manage it. This is a wake-up call for anyone who knows they are capable of more but keeps waiting for the perfect moment. Expect brutal truths on building discipline when nobody is watching, creating structure after your career changes, turning your name into an asset you actually own, and using investing to create real freedom instead of looking rich. Raj also takes us behind the scenes of working with The Rock, acting on ABC's Big Sky, nearly being fired by Vince McMahon, and making the sacrifices that transformed his body, career, and entire identity. The life you want may be possible, but the old version of you cannot come with you.
In this episode of The Missing Secret Podcast, John and Kelly discuss the concept of creating a nest egg so you can retire. In discussing this, Kelly notes that she was a saver from a young age. Literally putting aside 20% a year. She was taught this by her dad who made her read the classic book Richest Man in Babylon. It truly is a fabulous book that really explains the concept of saving and compounding interest. John points out that he wasn't that enlightened when he was younger. He didn't really save in his 30s and 40s because he thought he would hit it big at some point in his entrepreneurial career. Fortunately he did. But it wasn't a good strategy not to be embracing savings from a young age.John talks about how when he sold his company he got a large amount of money. And his idea was he just had to get about 5% return on the money in order to pay all his living expenses. But he discovered something he wish he had been alerted to at a younger age. Investment planners and money managers always tell people to diversify as opposed to investing their money in the S&P 500. With the idea of avoiding that 30% drop in the market that happens about every 10 years. But John found that not to be good strategy. Inevitably, that strategy of diversification would maybe cost John 10% a year of less returns than he would've gotten if he had invested in the S&P 500.So John is now at the point of embracing the idea of just putting his money in the S&P 500 and not doing anything else. This is actually the strategy of Warren Buffett. He says that by investing in the S&P 500, you're investing in the United States. Which is the most powerful and innovative country in the world. And in the long run, that works out. Then John goes on to talk about the concept of never loaning money to anyone. Make that your golden rule. Kelly says she never learns money with the expectation of getting it back. And the last tidbit John talks about is never doing private investments or limited partnerships. Only invest in the S&P 500 and publicly traded stocks.The last thing John and Kelly talk about is clarity. Most people have about 40% clarity in their life. Watch what happens when you get it up to 100% clarity and you feed that clarity to yourself each day. Game changing. Buy John's book, THE MISSING SECRET of the Legendary Book Think and Grow Rich : And a 12-minute-a-day technique to apply it here.About the Hosts:John MitchellJohn's story is pretty amazing. After spending 20 years as an entrepreneur, John was 50 years old but wasn't as successful as he thought he should be. To rectify that, he decided to find the “top book in the world” on SUCCESS and apply that book literally Word for Word to his life. That Book is Think & Grow Rich. The book says there's a SECRET for success, but the author only gives you half the secret. John figured out the full secret and a 12 minute a day technique to apply it.When John applied his 12 minute a day technique to his life, he saw his yearly income go to over $5 million a year, after 20 years of $200k - 300k per year. The 25 times increase happened because John LEVERAGED himself by applying science to his life.His daily technique works because it focuses you ONLY on what moves the needle, triples your discipline, and consistently generates new business ideas every week. This happens because of 3 key aspects of the leveraging process.John's technique was profiled on the cover of Time Magazine. He teaches it at the University of Texas' McCombs School of Business, which is one the TOP 5 business schools in the country. He is also the “mental coach” for the head athletic coaches at the University of Texas as well.Reach out to John at john@thinkitbeit.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mitchell-76483654/Kelly HatfieldKelly Hatfield is an entrepreneur at heart. She believes wholeheartedly in the power of the ripple effect and has built several successful companies aimed at helping others make a greater impact in their businesses and lives.She has been in the recruiting, HR, and leadership development space for over 25 years and loves serving others. Kelly, along with her amazing business partners and teams, has built four successful businesses aimed at matching exceptional talent with top organizations and developing their leadership. Her work coaching and consulting with companies to develop their leadership teams, design recruiting and retention strategies, AND her work as host of Absolute Advantage podcast (where she talks with successful entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders across a variety of industries), give her a unique perspective covering the hiring experience and leadership from all angles.As a Partner in her most recent venture, Think It Be It, Kelly has made the natural transition into the success and human achievement field, helping entrepreneurs break through to the next level in their businesses. Further expanding the impact she's making in this world. Truly living into the power of the ripple effect.Reach out to Kelly at kelly@thinkitbeit.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-hatfield-2a2610a/Learn more about Think It Be It at https://thinkitbeit.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/think-it-be-it-llcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkitbeitcompanyThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. 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Replay Episode 31: Growing a Wealthy MindsetFinancial literacy is an important part of building wealth—but knowledge alone isn't enough. A truly wealthy mindset starts with believing that you can learn, grow, and develop new skills throughout your life.In this replay episode, we explore the powerful concept of the growth mindset and how the way you think about your abilities can impact your financial success, career growth, and overall fulfillment. In This Episode, You'll Learn:The difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindsetHow your beliefs about intelligence, talent, and ability shape your actionsWhy mistakes and setbacks can become powerful learning opportunitiesHow embracing challenges can accelerate personal and financial growthThe role of neuroplasticity and how your brain continues to learn and adapt throughout adulthoodPractical strategies to shift from self-limiting thoughts to growth-oriented thinkingHow process-focused goals can be more effective than outcome-focused goalsWhy surrounding yourself with growth-minded people mattersBooks MentionedMindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol DweckAtomic Habits by James ClearEat That Frog! by Brian TracyWho Not How by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin HardyThink and Grow Rich by Napoleon HillPlease subscribe and leave a review on your favorite Podcasting platform. Get 12 Financial Mistakes that Keep Physicians from Building Wealth at https://www.growyourwealthymindset.com/12financialmistakesIf you want to start your path to financial freedom, start with the Financial Freedom Workbook. Download your free copy today at https://www.GrowYourWealthyMindset.com/fiworkbookDr. Elisa Chiang is a physician and money coach who helps other doctors reach their financial goals by mastering their money mindset through personalized 1:1 coaching .You can learn more about Elisa at her website or follow her on social media.Website: https://ww.GrowYourWealthyMindset.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/GrowYourWealthyMindsetFacebook https://www.facebook.com/ElisaChianghttps://www.facebook.com/GrowYourWealthyMindsetYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WealthyMindsetMDLinked In: www.linkedin.com/in/ElisaChiang Disclaimer: The content provided in the Grow Your Wealthy Mindset Podcast...
Find me on Substack, search for my name.Robert P. Miles is an author, educator, and the world's foremost authority on Berkshire Hathaway's management culture. Robert has written three bestselling books on Warren Buffett, created the only graduate MBA course dedicated to Buffett's philosophies, and founded the Value Investor Conference in Omaha. His journey from an entrepreneur to a globally recognized Buffett scholar began with a single Berkshire annual meeting in 1996 — and Warren Buffett himself has been paying attention ever since.Episode Sponsor: Fiscal AI is a modern data terminal that gives investors instant access to twenty years of financials, earnings transcripts, and extensive segment and KPI data—use my link for a two-week free trial plus 15% off: https://fiscal.ai/talkingbillions/Notes:3:00 – Bob Miles is introduced as the world's foremost Berkshire Hathaway culture scholar, author of three (now four) bestselling Buffett books and creator of the only graduate MBA course on Buffett's philosophies.5:30 – His path began with Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich and a failed high school "movie day" venture. The lesson that stuck: "you got to understand what business you're in."7:23 – His first 1996 annual meeting: Buffett tells a small shareholder, "between you and I we own half the company," and calls Wall Street "the legal pickpocket of the average investor."14:24 – The Dairy Queen story: a self-published "101 Reasons to Own Berkshire Hathaway," a line around the block, and Buffett walking through the door — leading to a two-book deal with Wiley.31:18 – On concentration: Buffett put 65% of his $20,000 net worth into Geico at 19, tied to his "star player" basketball analogy for conviction investing.36:41 – The three unchanging lessons of The Intelligent Investor — stocks are businesses, your partner is a manic-depressive Mr. Market, and margin of safety — because "principles are principles because they don't change."42:59 – A contrarian aside: private equity "has done more harm than good," with the Berkshire system as its inversion.53:43 – On Berkshire's real edge: "I see the moat as cash," the roughly $400 billion war chest that lets Ajit Jain write insurance the day after disasters strike.1:08:58 – On character over credentials: concentrating on admirable traits "there's no cost," regardless of background.1:10:34 – Miles' definition of success: stay humble enough to be taught, and "go to bed a little bit smarter" every day.Podcast Program – Disclosure StatementBlue Infinitas Capital, LLC is a registered investment adviser and the opinions expressed by the Firm's employees and podcast guests on this show are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Blue Infinitas Capital, LLC. All statements and opinions expressed are based upon information considered reliable although it should not be relied upon as such. Any statements or opinions are subject to change without notice.Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and, unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed.
Most speakers spend years learning strategies. How to find speaking gigs. How to craft a keynote. How to market themselves. How to build a speaking business. But what if one of the most important strategies isn't something anyone can teach you? In this episode, I'm joined by intuition coach Jenny Carrell to explore the role intuition plays in making better decisions, recognising the right opportunities and understanding the beliefs that quietly shape the speaking career you create. Whether you're naturally sceptical or already curious about intuition and manifestation, this conversation goes beyond the clichés to explore why success isn't always about doing more ... it can start with seeing yourself, your opportunities and your potential differently. Enjoy! What you'll discover: • Why Jenny believes intuition is far more practical than most people realise • The life-changing experience that took her from sceptic to intuition coach • How to tell the difference between intuition, fear and wishful thinking • What manifestation really means, and why it's often misunderstood • The manifestation story that even surprised Jenny • Why some speakers seem to attract opportunities while others unknowingly block them • How your self-perception shapes the opportunities that come your way • The subtle difference between pursuing speaking opportunities from scarcity versus alignment • Where intuition should play a role in choosing your message, niche and speaking gigs • Whether it's possible to manifest opportunities before you're truly ready for them • The limiting beliefs that keep many speakers stuck at free or low fee • Whether intuition is something you're born with, or a skill you can develop • Why your external success often starts with internal change • How to know whether your goal is coming from purpose… or ego • Three simple ways you can start attracting your dream speaking gigs Enjoy! If you'd like to watch the video of the episode, you can do that on my YouTube channel soon... Guest Information: Website: https://www.theintuitivepath.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_intuitive_path/ Books & Resources*: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Becoming Supernatural by Dr Joe Dispenza The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins Speaking Resources: Grab Your From Blank Page to Stage Guide and Nail the Topic for a Client Winning Talk: https://saraharcher.co.uk/newguide-tsc Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge To share your thoughts: · leave a comment below. · Share this show on Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: · Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)
Episode 454 |Real Talk: When Teaching Is the Easy Part Podcast Description Some episodes are planned. This one is real life. In Episode 454, Duane and Allie jump on the mic without a neat, tidy agenda and talk through what's actually happening in their schools right now. The theme that keeps showing up? Teaching martial arts isn't the hardest part anymore. The hard part is everything wrapped around it: keeping students (and parents) connected, navigating the emotional whiplash when people quit, building a staff bench that doesn't collapse when one person leaves, and figuring out which systems are truly worth the effort. If you've ever thought, “Man… I love teaching, but I'm tired,” you're going to feel seen in this one. Key Takeaways Connection is the real retention strategy. Duane and Allie keep coming back to the same idea: students don't stay because the curriculum is perfect. They stay because they feel connected. That connection has layers: Instructor → student Parent → child Parent → school culture Student → training partners When those links are strong, students push through the “lull” that happens in everyone's training. When those links are weak, quitting becomes easy. School owners carry a unique kind of emotional load. Allie shares the frustration that hits a lot of owners hard: you pour extra time into the students who need it most… and then they disappear. Not only do they quit, but sometimes they quit casually. No conversation. No closure. Just gone. That's part of why this episode matters. It's not negative. It's honest. And it reminds you you're not the only one dealing with it. Parents are more distracted, and kids have less “boredom muscle” Duane and Allie talk about how different the environment is now: more activities competing for attention more screens less tolerance for discomfort more demand for entertainment The result is that many kids (and parents) struggle with the slow, steady work that martial arts requires. And that changes how school owners have to communicate value. The “edutainment” trap is real. Allie calls out the pressure to entertain. Yes, training should be fun. However, if the program becomes only entertainment, you train people to quit the moment it stops feeling exciting. Duane offers a practical way to think about it: as students progress, the “fun” needs to shift from games to the training itself. Bench strength has to be built on purpose (and it can't stop). Staffing and instructor development come up again and again. Allie talks about the reality of losing key team members and suddenly being handcuffed to the school again. Duane shares how they've built a pipeline (Storm Team) where students learn to teach in phases, with clear criteria for what they're allowed to coach at each level. The big lesson: you don't build a bench when you're desperate. You build it continuously. Motivation isn't always about adding more… sometimes it's about labeling better. They get into a great point about systems like “Perfect Attendance.” Allie questions whether the effort is worth it if only a small percentage of students care. Duane's counter is interesting: maybe the system is fine, but the label isn't emotionally compelling. “Perfect Attendance” feels flat. A rebrand like “Overachiever” or “Committed” might create a stronger identity pull. Fear of loss can be a stronger motivator than anticipation of gain. Duane shares a story from his kids program: he gives students their fitness stripe first and tells them they only keep it if they don't quit during a hard class. The result? Kids worked harder than ever. It's a reminder that motivation isn't always about dangling a reward. Sometimes it's about protecting something they already feel ownership over. Running the business is a different skill than teaching the art. They use a coffee shop analogy to make the point: most businesses deliver a simple product. Martial arts schools deliver a long-term transformation. That means you're managing: curriculum culture retention staff development parent communication upgrades and renewals events motivation systems Teaching is only one slice of the job. Action Steps for School Owners Strengthen one “connection point” this week. Pick one simple upgrade you can implement immediately: Have instructors use every student's name more often Assign a buddy to every new student on day one Do a quick parent touchpoint after class (“Here's what they did well today…”) Choose one and do it consistently for 7 days. Build (or restart) your instructor pipeline. If you don't have a leadership/instructor development track, start one. If you do have one, ask yourself: has it stalled? Your goal is simple: create a clear path where students can help teach in phases, earn responsibility, and feel like they're “in the running.” Audit your systems: what's not serving you anymore? Make a list of the systems you run every month. Then ask: Does this actually improve retention, attendance, or culture? Is the effort worth the payoff? Could this be simplified? Does it need a rebrand so it feels emotionally meaningful? Expect the lull—and coach families through it. A lull isn't a failure. It's part of the process. Build language into your culture that normalizes it: “Everyone hits a plateau. That's where growth happens.” “We don't quit on hard weeks.” “The goal is progress, not constant excitement.” When families expect the lull, they're less likely to bail when it shows up. Simplify before you add more. If you're overwhelmed, don't stack another system on top. Instead, remove one thing that's draining energy and not producing results. Then put that energy into what matters most: connection, consistency, and your bench. Additional Resources Mentioned On Fire by John O'Leary (book + movie mentioned by Allie) Rich Dad Poor Dad and Think and Grow Rich (books Allie referenced when sharing a former student story) Restaurant: Impossible (show referenced as a systems/operations lens)
In this episode of The Missing Secret Podcast, John and Kelly discuss the struggle of life, then the solution. So little back story on this topic. Recently John met a brilliant guy that is in the field of maximizing brain health. He read John's book and had a candid suggestion for John on how to improve the book. He said there w was not enough explanation of the struggle that people go through in life. He said that before we give them the solution, we have to get them to buy in that I understand their struggle. That's a very valid criticism.So during this podcast Kelly talks about her struggles earlier in her career. The struggles really began for her in her mid-30s. As she was launching into being an entrepreneur. She felt like she wasn't playing to her potential. There was more gas in the tank. And John experienced the same thing is 30s and 40s. He worked harder than all his friends. But why weren't his results matching his efforts. John had the naïve perception that he deserved big success because he was working harder than his friends. How unenlightened is that.Then for both John and Kelly, things shifted when they learned how the human mind works. From John discovering the secret of think and grow Rich. Which gave each of them immensely more control over their lives. John then goes on to talk about your subconscious mind is either your greatest asset or it is your greatest nemesis in life. It's your choice. If you do nothing, your subconscious mind remains your greatest nemesis. Because it's innately wired for survival. Causing you be fear-based and reactive. Alternatively, you can stop winging life and do the think it be it 12 minute a day methodology. That gives you control of your subconscious mind. Buy John's book, THE MISSING SECRET of the Legendary Book Think and Grow Rich : And a 12-minute-a-day technique to apply it here.About the Hosts:John MitchellJohn's story is pretty amazing. After spending 20 years as an entrepreneur, John was 50 years old but wasn't as successful as he thought he should be. To rectify that, he decided to find the “top book in the world” on SUCCESS and apply that book literally Word for Word to his life. That Book is Think & Grow Rich. The book says there's a SECRET for success, but the author only gives you half the secret. John figured out the full secret and a 12 minute a day technique to apply it.When John applied his 12 minute a day technique to his life, he saw his yearly income go to over $5 million a year, after 20 years of $200k - 300k per year. The 25 times increase happened because John LEVERAGED himself by applying science to his life.His daily technique works because it focuses you ONLY on what moves the needle, triples your discipline, and consistently generates new business ideas every week. This happens because of 3 key aspects of the leveraging process.John's technique was profiled on the cover of Time Magazine. He teaches it at the University of Texas' McCombs School of Business, which is one the TOP 5 business schools in the country. He is also the “mental coach” for the head athletic coaches at the University of Texas as well.Reach out to John at john@thinkitbeit.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mitchell-76483654/Kelly HatfieldKelly Hatfield is an entrepreneur at heart. She believes wholeheartedly in the power of the ripple effect and has built several successful companies aimed at helping others make a greater impact in their businesses and lives.She has been in the recruiting, HR, and leadership development space for over 25 years and loves serving others. Kelly, along with her amazing business partners and teams, has built four successful businesses aimed at matching exceptional talent with top organizations and developing their leadership. Her work coaching and consulting with companies to develop their leadership teams, design recruiting and retention strategies, AND her work as host of Absolute Advantage podcast (where she talks with successful entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders across a variety of industries), give her a unique perspective covering the hiring experience and leadership from all angles.As a Partner in her most recent venture, Think It Be It, Kelly has made the natural transition into the success and human achievement field, helping entrepreneurs break through to the next level in their businesses. Further expanding the impact she's making in this world. Truly living into the power of the ripple effect.Reach out to Kelly at kelly@thinkitbeit.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-hatfield-2a2610a/Learn more about Think It Be It at https://thinkitbeit.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/think-it-be-it-llcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkitbeitcompanyThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. 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Most people think being frugal means cutting every expense. The truth is, some frugal habits build wealth while others actually keep you poor.
In this episode, host Paul Jamison explores the timeless principles of Napoleon Hill's seminal work, Think and Grow Rich, discussing why cultivating the right mindset is the foundational step toward achieving lasting financial success and peace of mind in your lawn care business.
How did entrepreneur Sean Osborn go from homeless at 15 to taking a company public by 30? In this interview, he shares the mindset, affiliate marketing, email marketing, and business strategies that helped him build a 300,000+ email list and lasting entrepreneurial success. Sean Osborn's story is anything but ordinary. In this episode, he breaks down the six-step framework that rewired his beliefs, revealing why your emotional triggers, habits, and identity could be holding back your business, career, and personal growth. Sean explains why he believes in acting "as if" you're already successful - but not faking it until you make it. He also reveals how he built an email list of more than 300,000 subscribers without spending a dollar on advertising, using technology, psychology, and relationship-driven marketing. We also dive into his experience working alongside Russell Brunson during the Secrets of Success affiliate launch, the lessons he learned from Think and Grow Rich, and how he reverse-engineered the principles that led to his own success long before he ever read the book. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, marketer, sales professional, or someone looking to develop a stronger mindset, this conversation is packed with practical strategies and timeless lessons you can apply immediately. In this episode, you'll learn: * How Sean went from homeless teenager to public company CEO * The six-step mindset framework that changed his life * Why "acting as if" beats "fake it till you make it" * How to build a 300,000+ person email list without paid advertising * Affiliate marketing lessons from working with Russell Brunson * The psychology behind lasting business success * How to identify and overcome limiting beliefs Subscribe for more conversations with entrepreneurs, founders, marketers, and high performers sharing the strategies behind extraordinary business success. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 01:19 Homeless at 15: Sean's Story Begins 10:43 The Mindset Shift That Changed Everything 20:31 Reverse Engineering Success 26:46 The Psychology of Triggers & Beliefs 31:43 Russell Brunson & Affiliate Marketing 40:49 The Secret to a High-Converting Email List 50:33 Why Email Marketing Still Wins 59:40 Act As If (Not Fake It Till You Make It) 1:07:46 Finding Silent Mentors 1:13:08 Building an Evergreen Business Machine 1:21:29 Why "The Money Is in the List" 1:28:34 Overcoming the "I'm Not Enough" Mindset 1:30:45 Final Advice & Closing Thoughts ---- Ready to build your funnel? Get 3 months of the ClickFunnels Scale plan for just $99: https://www.clickfunnels.com/cfradio If you want to network, connect with future JV partners, find your next business partner, or just be surrounded by the sharpest entrepreneurs in the world… there's no better room than this one. Secure your seat now and join us LIVE at FHL Encore: The A.I. Era: https://www.funnelhackinglive.com/cfr Subscribe for more conversations with entrepreneurs, marketers, creators, affiliate marketers, and ClickFunnels users building extraordinary businesses. ClickFunnels Radio is hosted by Chris Cameron and Dante Torelli.
In this episode of The Missing Secret Podcast, John and Kelly introduce an interesting idea. You are two people in one. There is the do'er you and there is the observer you. John points out that this is a powerful way to look at your life from a 30,000 foot view. And it is particularly appropriate for someone doing the think it be it 12 minute a day methodology. That's the case because the observer you took the life GPS template and with the conscious mind created your desired life. Exactly the person you want to be, exactly what you want to accomplish, and precisely how you're going to achieve your clearly defined goals. Again, all conscious mind involving the observer you.Then for 12 minutes a day, when you read your life GPS template, you got everybody on the team together at the same time. The life GPS template is instructing the doer side of you on exactly what you want done. Giving all the specifics. But while you are reading your life GPS template, the observer you is also evaluating it. Deciding if there's any tweaks to it. And factoring in that the observer you actually created the life GPS template and customized it to your unique life. When you really think about this idea it really puts your life in perspective. And more than anything else, at the end of that you're really an observer of your life. When we talk about who YOU are, you're really the observer of your life. Buy John's book, THE MISSING SECRET of the Legendary Book Think and Grow Rich : And a 12-minute-a-day technique to apply it here.About the Hosts:John MitchellJohn's story is pretty amazing. After spending 20 years as an entrepreneur, John was 50 years old but wasn't as successful as he thought he should be. To rectify that, he decided to find the “top book in the world” on SUCCESS and apply that book literally Word for Word to his life. That Book is Think & Grow Rich. The book says there's a SECRET for success, but the author only gives you half the secret. John figured out the full secret and a 12 minute a day technique to apply it.When John applied his 12 minute a day technique to his life, he saw his yearly income go to over $5 million a year, after 20 years of $200k - 300k per year. The 25 times increase happened because John LEVERAGED himself by applying science to his life.His daily technique works because it focuses you ONLY on what moves the needle, triples your discipline, and consistently generates new business ideas every week. This happens because of 3 key aspects of the leveraging process.John's technique was profiled on the cover of Time Magazine. He teaches it at the University of Texas' McCombs School of Business, which is one the TOP 5 business schools in the country. He is also the “mental coach” for the head athletic coaches at the University of Texas as well.Reach out to John at john@thinkitbeit.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mitchell-76483654/Kelly HatfieldKelly Hatfield is an entrepreneur at heart. She believes wholeheartedly in the power of the ripple effect and has built several successful companies aimed at helping others make a greater impact in their businesses and lives.She has been in the recruiting, HR, and leadership development space for over 25 years and loves serving others. Kelly, along with her amazing business partners and teams, has built four successful businesses aimed at matching exceptional talent with top organizations and developing their leadership. Her work coaching and consulting with companies to develop their leadership teams, design recruiting and retention strategies, AND her work as host of Absolute Advantage podcast (where she talks with successful entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders across a variety of industries), give her a unique perspective covering the hiring experience and leadership from all angles.As a Partner in her most recent venture, Think It Be It, Kelly has made the natural transition into the success and human achievement field, helping entrepreneurs break through to the next level in their businesses. Further expanding the impact she's making in this world. Truly living into the power of the ripple effect.Reach out to Kelly at kelly@thinkitbeit.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-hatfield-2a2610a/Learn more about Think It Be It at https://thinkitbeit.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/think-it-be-it-llcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkitbeitcompanyThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. 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In this episode, Joe returns to share how AI has changed his life... but first, his entrepreneurial journey from childhood to becoming a successful business owner, best selling author, and podcaster. He discusses the impact of books, podcasts, and mindset shifts on his success, as well as his experiences working abroad and leveraging AI.“You have to get out of the competitive mindset. There's enough opportunity in the world for everybody.”0:00–0:48 — Opening and guest intro: The host introduces Joe, his background, and the episode's focus.0:48–4:53 — Early entrepreneurial roots and CPA path: Joe shares how he became entrepreneurial as a kid and how his father pushed him toward accounting.4:53–11:05 — Mindset shift, books, and life direction: Joe explains how reading changed his thinking, helped him define his goals, and led to the Philippines.11:05–15:32 — Writing books, credibility, and his recommended book: He talks about how writing books helped his business and recommends From Myths to Money.15:32–17:34 — Support systems and historical entrepreneur choice: The conversation shifts to mentorship, resilience, and why Joe would choose Benjamin Franklin.17:34–19:49 — Podcasting, rebrand, and closing: Joe explains how podcasting supports business growth and shares the Bedrock 360 rebrand.“I believe that some of us are born to be entrepreneurs.”Other Takeaways*The influence of 'Think and Grow Rich' and 'The Science of Getting Rich'*Success often starts with mindset shifts and giving more value than you receive.*How working abroad and in AI transformed Joe's business*The importance of tenacity and support systems in entrepreneurship*Persistence and tenacity are crucial for overcoming entrepreneurial challenges.Enjoy his last appearance with us to follow his journey after this episode here!Send us Fan MailSupport the showRemember to subscribe for the next episode. Show Sponsor: ComingAlive PodcastProduction.com (Download your Podcast Launch Checklist for only $1 here)Music Credits: Copyright Free Music from Adventure by MusicbyAden.
Robbie Crager bought his first house at 25 with no money, bad credit, and no idea what he was doing. He had just lost a corporate job and had watched Carlton Sheets on late-night television promise he could buy a house with no money down. So he found a wholesaler in the newspaper, contracted the house, and jumped in with both feet while everyone around him begged him not to. Twenty-eight years and thousands of flips later, he calls it one of the best deals he ever did. This week on Real Estate Underground, Ed Mathews sits down with Robbie, the operator behind The FlipFlop Flipper, to talk about what it actually takes to run a lean flipping business at scale. Robbie spent two decades buying a couple of houses a week at Florida foreclosure sales. When the auctions moved online and margins got squeezed, he relocated to the island of Puerto Rico and started buying what locals call zombie houses: abandoned homes with no doors, no windows, no power, and nothing but upside. He renovates them back to the point where a first-time buyer can get an FHA loan, then hands over the keys. What you will learn: Why a 28-year operator who does not even carry a laptop has his team using AI every day, and why he believes anyone who refuses to learn it will be left at a disadvantage. The three-question filter Robbie runs before entering any new market: will our money go further, can we make a bigger return, and will our impact be one we are proud of. The single biggest mistake of his career, flipping a thousand houses before 2007 and keeping none of them, then losing everything in the crash. How he rebuilt by partnering with people who had capital instead of borrowing hard money, and started investing for cash flow instead of chunks of money. And the closing-table moment that still makes every renovation worth it. Robbie also shares the story behind a little red brick house in Ukraine. On a humanitarian trip in 2022 he helped a pastor buy a home big enough to adopt three boys out of an orphanage. That same house now shelters and feeds 70 orphans. As Robbie says, every house has a story, and that one is pretty good. The lightning round covers the joy of missing out, why he says no to most deals that cross his desk, the book he has read front to back five times, and how he defines success now that boats and fast cars stopped mattering. If you are an operator trying to build something that lasts, this one is full of hard-won lessons from someone still in the work. Find Robbie inside his free FlipFlop Flipper community on Skool, or on YouTube. Chapters 00:00 The leap of faith: no money, bad credit, no clue 00:59 Welcome to Real Estate Underground 02:14 28 years, thousands of houses, and Puerto Rico zombie homes 03:33 You don't have to stay in a broken system 04:07 Quitting at 25 and the Carlton Sheets first deal 06:40 Scaling to a couple of houses a week for 20 years 08:47 Using AI every day in a lean flipping business 10:32 The markets: Florida, the online shift, and Puerto Rico 11:23 The three-question filter for entering a new market 13:12 Investing with impact and the Ukraine orphanage house 17:44 Working with his son McKenna in the business 21:31 The deal you don't do: the joy of missing out 23:43 Purpose, legacy, and what gets him out of bed 26:11 The free FlipFlop Flipper community 26:46 The biggest mistake: flipping everything, keeping nothing 29:30 Lightning round: books, success, and travel 32:47 Where to find Robbie This week's book: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Publication-Foundation/dp/193787950X?tag=clarkstholdin-20 More Real Estate Underground episodes: clarkst.com/podcast Elevista: elevista.com/podcast Elevista - Speed as a Service™Elevista Connect is the first AI-powered lead conversion system built for real estate investors.
This is my Summer 2026 Update. I'm your host, Ohio pharmacist Kim Newlove. In this episode, I update you on my family, my business, my podcasts (both of them), and what I've been listening to, reading, watching, and playing. In case you're new to the show, here's a little bit about me. I graduated from The University of Toledo College of Pharmacy with my BS Pharm in 2001. I have experience in hospital, retail, compounding, and behavioral health. I'm not in clinical practice anymore. Some of my current job titles include Voice Actor: medical narration and audiobooks Podcast Host X 2 shows Author - I wrote one book, and I'm working on a second one Coach, Consultant, and Instructor - I primarily teach podcasting, audio engineering, audiobook narration, and drug pronunciations Full-time caregiver for my adult son with autism. Subscribe to or follow The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast to get each new episode delivered to your podcast player and YouTube every time a new one comes out! 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By December 31, 2026, I will shut down my online courses (podcasting and pronunciations) I attended a Vision Board Workshop with Dr. Michelle Fritsch from Medipreneurs Pitched clients Conducting Meet and Greet Zoom calls with colleagues and students Update on The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Publishing monthly and loving it July 2026 will be an episode of The Pharmacist Authors Series Update on The Perrysburg Podcast I was planning to end the podcast after 3 years, but I will keep it going once/month instead. I'm collaborating with an organization here in Perrysburg every other month, moving forward. I feel good about it, and I'm excited about it. Our first collaboration episode will publish in August 2026. Other podcasting news I was featured as a guest on The PinLeader Podcast with Dr. Shanda Gore. We talked about using a podcast as a business card. Click to listen https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-nw7xb-1aecf94 What have I been listening to? Music: An eclectic mix Podcasts: The School of Podcasting Podcast is still my go-to podcast on Mondays. Audiobooks: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill The PinLeader Path by Dr. Shanda Gore - host of the PinLeader Podcast Book Lovers by Emily Henry Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir The Purpose Code by Jordan Grumet MD What have I been reading? Practical Guide To Peptides For Pharmacists by Dr. Lisa Faast Spy School Series by Stuart Gibbs Moon Base Alpha Series by Stuart Gibbs Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Then and Now by Perrysburg, OH residents Mark Weber and Gary Franks Hindsight by Toledo, OH resident Ben Morales What Color is Your Parachute for Teens by Carol Christen What have I been watching? A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood movie (The Mr. Rogers story) Survivor Season 50 (Reality TV Series) Little House on the Prairie TV Series Shark Tank Return to Oz movie The Sheep Detectives movie Remarkably Bright Creatures movie on Netflix What have I been playing? 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The Strangest Secret was released in 1956. Earl Nightingale’s 35-minute, six-and-a-half-thousand-word recording was one of the earliest motivational tapes. It sold more than a million copies and became the first spoken-word recording to achieve Gold Record status. The recording was released during a period of post-war economic expansion in the United States. Consumer culture was booming, and suburban home ownership was rising. The promise of upward mobility felt tangible for a growing American middle class encouraged to live a story about abundance, opportunity, and individual advancement. In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I look at some of the ideas and assumptions running through The Strangest Secret, and how they echo themes that have become deeply embedded in self-help culture over the past century. https://youtu.be/-t_aynxdw9E What interests me is less whether Nightingale’s advice works than the story he tells about success, failure, responsibility, and human potential. It’s a format followed by generations of motivational speakers, coaches, entrepreneurs, and personal development enthusiasts. It continues to influence how many of us think about ourselves and the world today. I heard about The Strangest Secret through a video by Sean Munger titled The Tools Cult: History of the Amway Motivational Tape Scam. My attention was caught by a reference to Napoleon Hill, who inspired Nightingale when he read Think and Grow Rich in 1948. That book, as well as Nightingale’s tape, became important resources on the Amway reading list. Nightingale’s Definition of Success “When we say about 5% achieve success, we have to define success, and here's the definition. Success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal.” This is a reasonable concept. To act in the service of bringing a worthy ideal into being provides a flexible definition that can be applied in many ways. Nightingale says he believes that success is a life lived with a specific sense of purpose and direction. So it’s confusing when he seems to undermine this by viewing success through a financial lens. He suggests that if you follow 100 men between the ages of 25 and 65, you would witness a desire for success at the start of life, but by the time they’re 65, one will be rich, four will be financially independent, five will still be working, and 54 will be broke. This underpins his position that only 5% of people are successful. So which is it? Being financially independent by age 65 or progressively realising a worthy ideal? Those things are not necessarily linked. An artist, a teacher, a carer, or a community organiser, and anyone who does something despite the lack of guaranteed financial reward. By Nightingale’s own definition, these people may well be successful. They are realising a worthy ideal. Yet his framework shifts from an existential definition of success to an economic one, where in reality, a person can only be deemed successful if they make lots of money. Self-Help Tropes Nightingale’s talk conforms with many of the self-help tropes we are becoming familiar with on this journey. The Secret “If you understand completely what I'm going to tell you from this moment on, your life will never be the same again. You will suddenly find that good luck just seems to be attracted to you. The things you want just seem to fall in line and from now on you won't have the problems, the worries, the knowing lump of anxiety that, perhaps, you have experienced before. Doubt, fear, well they'll be things of the past.” The idea of a secret runs through the history of self-help. There is always some missing piece, some hidden principle that, once understood and applied, will change everything. The details vary slightly from book to book, but the structure remains remarkably similar. The reader is invited to believe that happiness, peace, prosperity, confidence, healing, or fulfilment are all waiting on the other side of a single insight. It’s a compelling promise. Nice if true. Metaphor As Evidence Self-help authors often lean on metaphors in ways that make them seem like evidence for a position. Nightingale says, “People with goals succeed because they know where they’re going,” and compares successful people to ships sailing towards a predetermined destination. He then imagines a ship without a captain, crew, or destination and concludes that it will drift aimlessly. The comparison sounds persuasive until you stop and think about it. A ship is designed for a destination. Human beings are not. Some of the richest experiences in life emerge through experimentation, curiosity, accident, and changing direction. A ship without a crew and a destination isn’t fulfilling its literal purpose and reason for existing (built by humans as a logistical tool). A human is not the same. There are many reasons people choose not to structure their lives around the pursuit of goals. “The man who has no goal, who doesn't know where he is going and whose thoughts must therefore be thoughts of confusion and anxiety and fear and worry, becomes what he thinks about. His life becomes one of frustration, fear, anxiety and worry and if he thinks about nothing, he becomes nothing.” I would suggest that many successful people function effectively without the kind of goals Nightingale advocates. And people who have focused so obsessively on a single drive that they’ve lost important things like their health, relationships, and meaningful hobbies. Cherry-Picked Quotes Like many self-help authors, Nightingale draws on the authority of famous thinkers. One example is his quotation of Marcus Aurelius: “a man’s life is what his thoughts make of it.” I couldn’t find this in any of the translations of Meditations I checked, suggesting it is more likely a paraphrase than a direct quotation. The same pattern appears in his use of William James. Nightingale focuses on James’s claim that if you wish to be rich, learned, or good, you can become those things. “If you only care enough for a result, you will almost certainly ascertain it. If you wish to be rich, you will be rich. If you wish to be learned, you will be learned. If you wish to be good, you will good. Only you must then really wish these things and wish them exclusively and not wish at the same time a hundred other compatible things just as strongly.” To achieve something extraordinary requires excluding countless other possibilities. What happens when wealth becomes the exclusive organising principle of a life? What gets pushed aside? Relationships? Leisure? Health? Community? James seems at least as interested in that question as he is in achievement itself. Nightingale doesn’t acknowledge this. The Strangest Quote of Them All Perhaps the most confusing quote he uses is from George Bernard Shaw, who said, “People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want and if they can't find them, make them.” It sounds like Shaw was spouting a self-help slogan. But this sounded strange to me because Shaw was a committed socialist and a leading member of the Fabian Society. He spent much of his life criticising the idea that individuals simply rise or fall according to personal merit. He repeatedly explored how economic and social structures shape people’s lives in his plays. Throughout his work, Shaw explored the relationship between individual agency and the social conditions people inherit. So where did this quote come from? It is actually a line spoken by the character Vivie Warren in Mrs Warren’s Profession, not by Shaw directly. As with any playwright, author, or comedian, we need to be careful about treating a character’s words as the artist’s personal philosophy. Charles Dickens (Fagin – Oliver Twist) The Obligatory Call To Action (and disclaimer) Like any good self-help talk, Nightingale finishes with a challenge. Write down what you want more than anything else. Carry it with you. Look at it every day. Maintain a positive outlook and give more than you’ve ever given before. The framework handles failure with a familiar disclaimer. If the method works, it gets the credit. If it doesn’t work, responsibility falls back on the individual. You didn’t believe enough, weren’t committed enough, lost focus, or didn’t give what was required. This secret is neither particularly strange nor surprising. It is a derivative of Napoleon Hill. In fact, it’s almost identical to what he wrote in Think and Grow Rich. There is always another level of effort required and another reason success remains just beyond reach. The possibility that the promise itself might be flawed rarely enters the conversation. My Enduring Question There is a gap between the question Nightingale starts with and the answer he arrives at. As a child growing up in poverty, he wanted to understand why some people prospered while others struggled. It’s an interesting question to explore. It opens up the potential to probe into themes of opportunity, power, ownership, luck, and the socio-economic landscape of society itself. Yet by the end of The Strangest Secret, that complexity has been replaced by a one-dimensional explanation and cure. Inequality is a direct product of our thoughts, goals, and willingness to work in the service of our personal dream. This move has become so familiar within self-help culture that it can be difficult to notice. Social questions become personal. Structural problems are solved by mindset. Inequality becomes a failure of ambition, and burnout becomes a failure of attitude. More than seventy years after The Strangest Secret was released, people are still being sold variations of the same promise. Support My Work It takes me time to research, produce, and edit these episodes. You can support me by sending a one-off donation or join us in the membership.
In this episode of The Missing Secret Podcast, John and Kelly talk about the idea of renewing one's wedding vows. John was recently at a wedding a month or two ago and he was taken by the wedding vows the bride and groom were articulating. John was thinking about how he and Ginger are going to Europe in a few weeks. And so they decided to renew their vows at the Eiffel Tower in Paris. John goes on to explain that creating the wedding vows was done aided by AI and Claude.The first step was articulating the life we want together today. Which is way different than the life John and Ginger envisioned when they got married 15 years ago. And then once the vision of the future marriage was created, the second step was to create the vows. John talks about how this whole process has been a great process. And during this conversation Kelly brings up the use of AI regarding all sorts of things. Not just business. John goes on to mention that in his new book he has a chapter on how the gap between the 2% in the 98% is widening. Because the 2% will actually use AI and the 98% dabble with it. Same is true with leadership of self. The 2% embraces it and the 98% essentially don't.Buy John's book, THE MISSING SECRET of the Legendary Book Think and Grow Rich : And a 12-minute-a-day technique to apply it here.About the Hosts:John MitchellJohn's story is pretty amazing. After spending 20 years as an entrepreneur, John was 50 years old but wasn't as successful as he thought he should be. To rectify that, he decided to find the “top book in the world” on SUCCESS and apply that book literally Word for Word to his life. That Book is Think & Grow Rich. The book says there's a SECRET for success, but the author only gives you half the secret. John figured out the full secret and a 12 minute a day technique to apply it.When John applied his 12 minute a day technique to his life, he saw his yearly income go to over $5 million a year, after 20 years of $200k - 300k per year. The 25 times increase happened because John LEVERAGED himself by applying science to his life.His daily technique works because it focuses you ONLY on what moves the needle, triples your discipline, and consistently generates new business ideas every week. This happens because of 3 key aspects of the leveraging process.John's technique was profiled on the cover of Time Magazine. He teaches it at the University of Texas' McCombs School of Business, which is one the TOP 5 business schools in the country. He is also the “mental coach” for the head athletic coaches at the University of Texas as well.Reach out to John at john@thinkitbeit.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mitchell-76483654/Kelly HatfieldKelly Hatfield is an entrepreneur at heart. She believes wholeheartedly in the power of the ripple effect and has built several successful companies aimed at helping others make a greater impact in their businesses and lives.She has been in the recruiting, HR, and leadership development space for over 25 years and loves serving others. Kelly, along with her amazing business partners and teams, has built four successful businesses aimed at matching exceptional talent with top organizations and developing their leadership. Her work coaching and consulting with companies to develop their leadership teams, design recruiting and retention strategies, AND her work as host of Absolute Advantage podcast (where she talks with successful entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders across a variety of industries), give her a unique perspective covering the hiring experience and leadership from all angles.As a Partner in her most recent venture, Think It Be It, Kelly has made the natural transition into the success and human achievement field, helping entrepreneurs break through to the next level in their businesses. Further expanding the impact she's making in this world. Truly living into the power of the ripple effect.Reach out to Kelly at kelly@thinkitbeit.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-hatfield-2a2610a/Learn more about Think It Be It at https://thinkitbeit.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/think-it-be-it-llcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkitbeitcompanyThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. 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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4057: Richard Paterson explores how repeatedly retelling painful life events can quietly turn them into part of our identity, keeping old wounds alive long after the circumstances have passed. Drawing on the story of a woman still suffering years after her divorce, he explains how awareness and meditation can help us stop feeding old narratives and reclaim our attention. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thinklessandgrowrich.com/tell-your-story-three-times-and-no-more/ Quotes to ponder: “Tell you story three times and no more.” “We wear our stories like familiar old coats that we wear, ready to offload them on anyone who will listen.” “When people realise that letting go of the story can be as simple as making a conscious decision to do so, it can be very threatening to the ego's sense of identity.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4057: Richard Paterson explores how repeatedly retelling painful life events can quietly turn them into part of our identity, keeping old wounds alive long after the circumstances have passed. Drawing on the story of a woman still suffering years after her divorce, he explains how awareness and meditation can help us stop feeding old narratives and reclaim our attention. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thinklessandgrowrich.com/tell-your-story-three-times-and-no-more/ Quotes to ponder: “Tell you story three times and no more.” “We wear our stories like familiar old coats that we wear, ready to offload them on anyone who will listen.” “When people realise that letting go of the story can be as simple as making a conscious decision to do so, it can be very threatening to the ego's sense of identity.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4057: Richard Paterson explores how repeatedly retelling painful life events can quietly turn them into part of our identity, keeping old wounds alive long after the circumstances have passed. Drawing on the story of a woman still suffering years after her divorce, he explains how awareness and meditation can help us stop feeding old narratives and reclaim our attention. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thinklessandgrowrich.com/tell-your-story-three-times-and-no-more/ Quotes to ponder: “Tell you story three times and no more.” “We wear our stories like familiar old coats that we wear, ready to offload them on anyone who will listen.” “When people realise that letting go of the story can be as simple as making a conscious decision to do so, it can be very threatening to the ego's sense of identity.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In his 1937 book Think and Grow Rich, author Napoleon Hill said, “Whatever your mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” Hill’s quote epitomizes the American Dream: If you work hard, you can achieve your wildest dreams. Hard work may lead to earthly benefits; many passages of Scripture—especially in Proverbs—link those things. But as I grow older, I also see a real danger in following Hill’s ideas: my grasping attempts to achieve my dreams can be a self-focused attempt to live independently from God. In Galatians 5, Paul contrasts two ways of life: “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh” (v. 16). Eugene Petersen paraphrases it this way: “Live freely, animated and motivated by God's Spirit. Then you won't feed the compulsions of selfishness” (The Message). A few verses later, Paul describes what a flourishing life in Christ looks like: “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control” (vv. 22-23). Many voices in this world compel us to grasp our desires with both hands. The life we long for, though, is not one we earn but one we receive as we yield to the Holy Spirit—freely walking with Him—rather than striving desperately to grasp blessing on our own terms.
Many conversations about AI sound like they're about technology, but what if they're really about something deeper?In this episode, I explore the emotions that often sit beneath our reactions to artificial intelligence, from uncertainty and overwhelm to curiosity and possibility. As AI continues to reshape education, work, and the future, perhaps the most important question isn't what AI will do, but how we're choosing to engage with it.What happens when we replace certainty with curiosity?Related Episodes to Explore:• Am I Too Late to Learn AI? - https://youtu.be/kF4yjHoRX5k• What Students Know About AI That Adults Don't - https://youtu.be/00kb37Ykqh4
In this solo episode of The Dept. Omar breaks down why one of the most powerful business models you can build is a business that allows you to teach. He explains how teaching can be used across every stage of business from lead generation to conversion to fulfillment to retention and why the people who make the most impact online are not always the ones with the most information, but the ones who know how to communicate in a way that actually moves people. He talks about the difference between mindset and strategy, when to teach “how to” versus when to teach “what” and “why,” how to think about content across different platforms, and why becoming a better teacher starts with becoming a better student. If you've ever felt underpaid for your expertise, struggled to turn what you know into real income, or wanted to create content that actually changes people and leads them into the next step, this is an essential episode.✅ Follow Omar:https://www.instagram.com/omareltakrori
Feeling behind in the age of AI? You're not alone.In this episode, I explore a question I've been hearing more and more often: "Am I too late?" What began as a conversation about artificial intelligence turned into a much deeper reflection on change, reinvention, curiosity, and what it means to be a beginner again.If you've ever felt intimidated by new technology, worried you're falling behind, or wondered whether it's too late to start something new, this conversation may offer a different perspective.What might become possible if being a beginner wasn't something to fear?Related Episodes to Explore:• 192: What Students Know About AI That Adults Don't - https://youtu.be/00kb37Ykqh4• 183: 20 Human Skills We May Be Losing - https://youtu.be/6S3wAch437U
This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & ProWest Roofing and Restoration LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers a raw redemption story with Bob Schober — a man who was sleeping in a Volkswagen, selling food stamps for half price, and chasing Grateful Dead tours before he found sobriety at 28 years old and never looked back. Twenty-eight years clean and a nine-figure roofing exit later, he's here to talk about what he built — and what he's doing with it now. Bob breaks down the private equity deal that changed everything, why he walked away from the operator seat, and the program he's running inside prisons — training inmates on sales and roofing before they ever hit the street. Plus, how giving away cash every week turned into 400 million views in under 90 days. A man who once couldn't feed himself is now feeding entire communities.
Artificial Intelligence is changing faster than most of us expected, but what if the most important conversation isn't about technology at all?After attending a student AI panel at Green School Bali, I found myself reflecting on the future of education, parenting, critical thinking, and what it means to stay human in a rapidly changing world. This episode explores curiosity, adaptation, and the questions many of us are quietly asking as AI becomes part of everyday life.As parents, educators, and lifelong learners, how do we prepare for a future that is still unfolding?Related Episodes to Explore:• 183: 20 Human Skills We May Be Losing - https://youtu.be/6S3wAch437U• 180: Are You Living Half Awake? - https://youtu.be/0p9fCLT0FsE
He lost $50 million in 2008 and built it all back. Here is exactly what he did and what he would never do again.
They say you are supposed to start a side hustle so you can eventually quit your 9-to-5. Corey Hayden did it completely backwards! After making over $200,000 in his first year of wholesaling, Corey went out and got a full-time job as a police officer. If that sounds crazy to you, you need to hear this episode. Corey breaks down exactly how having a steady W-2 salary actually allows him to take massive risks, fund his marketing machine, and dominate the highly competitive Houston land market.In this powerhouse interview, Brent Daniels and Corey dive deep into the incredibly lucrative world of land flipping. Corey reveals his exact marketing schedule (dropping 4,000 postcards exactly when he has days off), why he targets path of progress lots, and how he sells his properties on the MLS for full market value to retail buyers instead of haggling with cash investors. Be a part of the TTP training program now.---------Show notes:(0:00) Beginning of today's episode(1:00) Brent introduces Corey's backwards approach(2:29) How taking massive imperfect action led to Corey's first deals(4:15) The exact strategy Corey used to find a local real estate mentor and partner in Houston(6:55) Why keeping a full-time W-2 job as a police officer helped Corey's real estate business(8:46) Corey's hyper-efficient direct mail strategy(10:06) Why postcards work better than letters for highly competitive, urban land markets(12:16) How Corey uses the MLS and ListSource to target path of progress zip codes(13:28) Option money, earnest money, and assigning vs. double closing(14:33) Why land is so much simpler than houses(18:09) Why Corey skips the cash buyers list and sells his land directly on the MLS(19:50) How a simple phone call with an assistant turned into a $27,000 payday(25:46) Corey's ultimate goal----------Resources:Max Maxwell's YouTube ChannelClick2MailListSourceMojo DialerRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiThink and Grow Rich by Napoleon HillThe Land Sharks Program with Brent BowersReal Estate Riches by Dolf de Roos@FlippinSomeLand To speak with Brent or one of our other expert coaches call (281) 835-4201 or schedule your free discovery call here to learn about our mentorship programs and become part of the TribeGo to Wholesalingincgroup.com to become part of one of the fastest growing Facebook communities in the Wholesaling space. Get all of your burning Wholesaling questions answered, gain access to JV partnerships, and connect with other "success minded" Rhinos in the community.It's 100% free to join. The opportunities in this community are endless, what are you waiting for?